adj
Meaning 1
of, or containing galena
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galenic
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rhymes with -ɛnɪk
adj
Meaning 2
of, or relating to Galen, his followers, principles or practices, especially relating to vegetable preparations used as remedies.
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English galena Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English galenic From galena + -ic.
Etymology tree English Galen Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English Galenic From Galen + -ic.
Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Breton: galenek — Translations
- Catalan: galènic — Translations
- French: galénique — Translations
- German: galenisch — Translations
- Italian: galenico — Translations
- Welsh: Galenaidd — Translations