Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deliquium

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: del-i-quium
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Liquefaction through absorption of moisture from the air.

noun

An abrupt loss of consciousness usually caused by an insufficient blood flow to the brain; fainting.

noun

A languid, maudlin mood.

Literary

noun

An abrupt absence of sunlight, e.g. caused by an eclipse.

Example Sentences

"If he be locked in a close room, he is afraid of being stifled for want of air, and still carries biscuit, aquavitæ, or some strong waters about him, for fear of deliquiums, or being sick […]"

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin deliquium, from Latin delinquere (“to lack, to fail”).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: delinquere

Usage

Literary

Inflected Forms

deliquiums (plural)

Phrases

oil of tartar per deliquium

Synonyms

faint swoon syncope

Questions

What does deliquium mean?: Liquefaction through absorption of moisture from the air.
Where does deliquium come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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