MITHRAIC


Meaning of MITHRAIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mi-ˈthrā-ik ]

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 ˈmith-rə-ˌi-zəm, -(ˌ)rā- noun

• Mith·ra·ist mi-ˈthrā-ist noun or adjective

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