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Webster 1913 Edition


Ethereous

E-the′re-ous

,
Adj.
[L.
aethereus
, Gr. [GREEK] See
Ether
.]
1.
Formed of ether; ethereal.
[Obs.]
This
ethereous
mold whereon we stand.
Milton.
2.
(Chem.)
Pertaining to, or resembling, ether.
Ethereous oil
.
See
Ethereal oil
, under
Ethereal
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Ethereous

ETHE'REOUS

,
Adj.
Formed of ether; heavenly.

Definition 2024


ethereous

ethereous

English

Adjective

ethereous (comparative more ethereous, superlative most ethereous)

  1. (obsolete) Formed of ether; ethereal.
    This ethereous mould whereon we stand. Milton.
  2. (obsolete, chemistry) Of or resembling ether.