Mercurie

Middle English

/mɛrˈkiu̯riː(ə)/, /marˈkiu̯riː(ə)/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Roman god) The Roman god serving as a messenger; Mercury.
  • The planet once considered to be closest to the Earth after the Moon: Mercury.
  • Quicksilver or mercury metal reputed to have alchemical qualities.

Etymology

Derived from Latin Mercurius (Mercury).

Origin

Latin

Mercurius

Gloss

Mercury

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