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Immarcescible

Imˊmar-ces′ci-ble

,
Adj.
[L.
immarcescibilis
; pref.
im-
not +
marcescere
to fade: cf. F.
immarcescible
.]
Unfading; lasting.
[Obs.]
Bp. Hall.

Definition 2024


immarcescible

immarcescible

English

Adjective

immarcescible (comparative more immarcescible, superlative most immarcescible)

  1. (rare) Permanent, enduring; that does not perish.
    • 1989, Kathleen Raine, Selected Poems, "Hieros Gamos", p.103:
      I did not think to see them once again, / For what could bring into an old woman's dream / Canova's immarcescible marble lovers?

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i.maʁ.sɛ.sibl/

Adjective

immarcescible m, f (plural immarcescibles)

  1. immarcescible

References

  • Centre National de Ressources Textuelles et Lexicales (CNRTL) immarcescible