amyctic
|a-myc-tic|
C2
/əˈmɪktɪk/
causing irritation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amyctic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amyktikos,' where 'amyk-' meant 'to scratch or irritate.'
Historical Evolution
'amyktikos' transformed into the Latin word 'amycticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amyctic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scratch or irritate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or causing irritation or itching.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing irritation or itching.
The amyctic properties of the plant made it useful in traditional medicine.
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