English Explanatory Dictionary

Pinocchio illusion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The illusion of proprioception that one's nose is growing longer.

Word forms

Pinocchio illusion Pinocchio illusions

Etymology

In reference to the literary character Pinocchio, whose nose grew when he told a lie.

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