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Mercurial
/məːˈkjʊə.ɹɪ.əl/
Any of the plants known as mercury, especially the annual mercury or French mercury (Mercurialis annua).
📖 Definitions of "Mercurial"
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Any of the plants known as mercury, especially the annual mercury or French mercury (Mercurialis annua).
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A person born under the influence of the planet Mercury; hence, a person having an animated, lively, quick-witted or volatile character.
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A chemical compound containing mercury.
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A preparation of mercury, especially as a treatment for syphilis.
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Having a lively or volatile character; animated, changeable, quick-witted.
"his mercurial temperament"
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Pertaining to the astrological influence of the planet Mercury; having the characteristics of a person under such influence (see adjective sense 1).
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Pertaining to the planet Mercury.
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Of or pertaining to the element mercury or quicksilver; containing mercury.
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