spagyric

[ spuh-jeer-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or resembling alchemy; alchemic.

spagyric

/ spəˈdʒɪrɪk /

adjective

1. rare.
   of or relating to alchemy

Derived Forms

• spaˈgyrically, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of spagyric¹

First recorded in 1550–1600; from New Latin spagiricus, used and probably coined by Philippus Aureolus Paracelsus

Word History and Origins

Origin of spagyric¹

C16: from New Latin spagiricus, probably coined by Paracelsus, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Examine it by spagyric art, and you will find that it is nothing else than a nitrous salt, which is dilated in the water.

From Project Gutenberg

That old spagyric raven is not the man fit for such a beauty, and I am rather inclined to take an interest in her myself.

From Project Gutenberg