See Also: sparge(1)(dictionary)
sparge(2)(dictionary)
Oedipus(dictionary)
Oedipus(encyclopedia)
Oedipus(dictionary)
oedipus complex(medicine)
Oedipus complex(health)
Oedipus complex(encyclopedia)
Oedipus complex(dictionary)

Oedipus complex (oh) and sparge(1) (iou)


Oedipus complex (oh)



according to Freudian psychology, when a son unconsciously feels sexual desire for his mother, combined with a hatred for his father

sparge(1) (iou)



sparge noun. E19.
[from the verb.]
The action of sprinkling or splashing; a splash or dash. E19.
Brewing. A spray of hot water sprinkled over the malt. E19.
Comb.: sparge arm Brewing a (usu. rotating) sparge pipe used to sprinkle hot water over the malt; sparge pipe a horizontal perforated pipe used to sprinkle or spray water etc.; esp. one used to flush a urinal.