eleemosynous

English

Etymology

From Latin eleēmosyna f (“alms”) +‎ -ous.

Adjective

eleemosynous (comparative more eleemosynous, superlative most eleemosynous)

1. Of a gift or donation: made as an act of charity or almsgiving; charitable.

   The flood victims received an eleemosynous shipment of supplies from donors in nearby towns.

Related terms

• eleemosynary