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Chrysosperm

Chrys′o-sperm

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Noun.
[Gr.
χρυσόσ
gold + [GREEK] seed.]
The seed of gold; a means of creating gold.
[Obs.]
B. Jonson.

Definition 2024


chrysosperm

chrysosperm

English

Noun

chrysosperm (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) The seed of gold; an alchemical means of creating gold.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Ben Jonson to this entry?)