chrysopoeian

English

Etymology

From chrysopoeia +‎ -an.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /kɹɪsəˈpiːən/

Adjective

chrysopoeian (comparative more chrysopoeian, superlative most chrysopoeian)

  1. Pertaining to the making of gold.
    • 2006, Philip Ball, The Devil's Doctor, Arrow 2007, p. 165:
      All of this makes it a little easier to comprehend what Paracelsus was doing in his chrysopoeian exploits.
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