Kneippism

noun

Kneippism

noun

Etymology From Kneipp + -ism, after Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897), German priest.

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Dated The treatment of disease by forms of hydrotherapy, such as walking barefoot in the morning dew, baths, wet compresses, cold affusions, etc.

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