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catholicon en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /kəˈθɒlɪkən/
  • /kəˈθɒlɪkɒn/

Etymology

Late Middle English, via Medieval Latin from Ancient Greek καθολικόν (katholikón, “that which is universal”), the neuter substantive form of καθολικός (katholikós).

Meanings

  1. A supposed universal remedy.
  2. (qualifier:Orthodox Christianity) A large urban church used for large gatherings.

Forms

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catholica Number=Plur lexicographic
catholicons Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

diacatholicon

Synonyms

cure-all · panacea