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Meaning of plethorical in English:

plethorical

adjective

rare

  • Plethoric.

    In recent use figurative.

Pronunciation

plethorical

/ˈplɛθ(ə)rɪkl/ /plɛˈθɒrɪkl/ /plɪˈθɒrɪkl/

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From post-classical Latin plethoricus plethoric + -al.