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- [az-oth]
- /ˈæz ɒθ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [az-oth]
- /ˈæz ɒθ/
Definitions of azoth word
- noun azoth the alchemical name for mercury, esp when regarded as the first principle of all metals 3
- noun azoth the panacea postulated by Paracelsus 3
- noun azoth the metal mercury; quicksilver 3
- noun azoth Paracelsus' universal remedy 3
- noun azoth mercury, regarded by alchemists as the assumed first principle of all metals. 1
- noun azoth the universal remedy of Paracelsus. 1
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Origin of azoth
First appearance:
before 1470 One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; ≪ Arabic az zā'ūq the quicksilver
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Parts of speech for Azoth
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azoth popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
azoth usage trend in Literature
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