Pronunciation: mi- ' thr ā -ik
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Greek mithraikos of Mithras, ancient Persian god of light, from Greek Mithras, from Old Persian Mithra
Date: 1678
: of or relating to a mystery cult for men of Iranian origin that flourished in the late Roman empire
– Mith · ra · ism \ ' mith-r ə - ˌ i-z ə m, -( ˌ )r ā - \ noun
– Mith · ra · ist \ mi- ' thr ā -ist \ noun or adjective