Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

epithem

/ˈɛpɪθəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ep-ithem
IPA: /ˈɛpɪθəm/

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters; a poultice, lotion, etc.

Example Sentences

"Bruel prescribes an epitheme for the heart, of bugloss, borage, water-lily, violet waters, sweet wine, balm leaves, nutmegs, cloves, etc."

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπίθεμα (epíthema).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: ἐπίθεμα

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈɛpɪθəm/

Inflected Forms

epithems (plural) epitheme (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce epithem?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛpɪθəm/.
What does epithem mean?: Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters; a poultice, lotion, etc.
Where does epithem come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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