anthracoid

[ an-thruh-koid ]

/ ˈæn θrəˌkɔɪd /

adjective

resembling anthrax.

resembling coal or charcoal; carbonlike.

Nearby words

anthrac-, anthracene, anthracite, anthracnose, anthraco-, anthracoid, anthracosilicosis, anthracosis, anthranilate, anthranilic acid, anthraquinone

Origin of anthracoid

First recorded in 1880–85; anthrac- + -oid

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British Dictionary definitions for anthracoid

anthracoid

/ (ˈænθrəˌkɔɪd) /

adjective

resembling anthrax

resembling carbon, coal, or charcoal

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Medicine definitions for anthracoid

anthracoid

[ ăn′thrə-koid′ ]

adj.

Characteristic of or resembling a carbuncle or cutaneous anthrax.

Resembling anthrax.