PETRINE


Meaning of PETRINE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' p ē - ˌ tr ī n

Function: adjective

Etymology: Late Latin Petrus Peter

Date: 1841

1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of the apostle Peter or the doctrines associated with his name

2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of Peter the Great or his reign

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