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especially

ESP

noun \ ˌē-ˌes-ˈpē \

Definition of ESP

: extrasensory perception

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extrasensory perception

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esp.

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ESP

noun \ ˌē-ˌes-ˈpē \

medical Definition of ESP

: extrasensory perception

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