Egyptiac

Meanings

Adjective

• of or relating to Ancient Egypt, Egyptian

Noun

• a mixture of vinegar, honey, verdigris and sometimes burnt alum formerly used as a detergent, Egyptian ointment

Related

Similar words

• mel Ægyptiacum, unguentum Ægyptiacum, pharmicum Ægyptiacum

Origin

• From the Late Latin Aegyptiacus ("Egyptian"), from the Ancient Greek Αἰγῠπτῐᾰκός ("of or for the Egyptians"), from Αἰγῠ́πτῐος + -ᾰκός. Equivalent to Latin Aegyptius + -acus.