alcedine

English edit

Etymology edit

From Latin alcedo + -ine.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈæl.sə.dʌɪn/

Adjective edit

alcedine (comparative more alcedine, superlative most alcedine)

Of or relating to a kingfisher or kingfishers.
A vivid green-blue-purple-black.

Anagrams edit

celanide, decaline

Latin edit

Noun edit

alcēdine

ablative singular of alcēdō

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