syrtic en · ADJ
Etymology
From syrt + -ic.
Meanings
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Of or relating to a syrt; boggy; resembling quicksand.
The marshy ground gradually disappeared, and the rest of the Syrtic region, though arid and dreary in a high degree, presented from time to time little valleys or detached spots, the verdure of which afforded an agreeable relief.
The Edinburgh Review (volume 14? 48? page 225)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most syrtic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more syrtic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |