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azoth

/ˈæzɔθ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.29 in modern English

Syllables
azoth
IPA
/ˈæzɔθ/
17
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The first principle of metals, that is, mercury, which was formerly supposed to exist in all metals, and to be extractable from them.

Uncountable

noun

The universal remedy of Paracelsus.

Uncountable

Etymology

From Andalusian Arabic الزُّوق (az-zūq), from Arabic الزَّاوُوق (az-zāwūq, “quicksilver”). Not related to azote.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: الزُّوق, زَاؤُوق

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæzɔθ/
  • British English: /ˈɑːzɒθ/

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

azogue

Questions

How do you pronounce azoth?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæzɔθ/.
What does azoth mean?
The first principle of metals, that is, mercury, which was formerly supposed to exist in all metals, and to be extractable from them.
Where does azoth come from?
It is traced to Arabic.

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