Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SENS-O'RI-UM, or SENS'O-RY
SENS-O'RI-UM, or SENS'O-RY, n. [from L. sensus, sentio.]
- The seat of sense and perception, commonly supposed to be seated in some part of the contents of the cranium.
- Organ of sense; as, double sensories, two eyes, two ears, &c. – Bentley.
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