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Webster 1913 Edition


Paracelsian

Parˊa-cel′si-an

,
p
rop.
Adj.
Of, pertaining to, or in conformity with, the practice of
Paracelsus
, a Swiss physician and alchemist of the 15th century.
Ferrand.

Parˊa-cel′si-an

,
p
rop.
Noun.
A follower of
Paracelsus
or his practice or teachings.
Hakewill.

Webster 1828 Edition


Paracelsian

PARACEL'SIAN

,
Noun.
A physician who follows the practice of Paracelsus, a Swiss physician of celebrity, who lived at the close of the fifteenth century.

PARACEL'SIAN

,
Adj.
Denoting the medical practice of Paracelsus.

Definition 2024


Paracelsian

Paracelsian

See also: paracelsian

English

Adjective

Paracelsian (comparative more Paracelsian, superlative most Paracelsian)

  1. Of or pertaining to Paracelsus

Translations

Noun

Paracelsian (plural Paracelsians)

  1. A proponent of Paracelsianism

Derived terms

paracelsian

paracelsian

See also: Paracelsian

English

Noun

paracelsian (uncountable)

  1. (mineralogy) A natural polymorph of celsian.