macilent

English

/ˈmas.ɪ.lənt/

adj
Definitions
  • Lean; thin; emaciated

Etymology

Derived from Latin macilentus (thin, lean, meagre), macies, maciēs (leanness, poverty), macer (lean, meagre, thin, meager, poor, meager poor) derived from Proto-Indo-European *mh₂ḱros.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*mh₂ḱros

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