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Definition of Armeniac in English:

Armeniac

Pronunciation /ɑːˈmiːnɪak/

adjective

  • 1 historical, rare Designating substances originating in Armenia. Frequently as postpositive.

    Chiefly, and in earliest use, in "bole armeniac". See also "bole Armoniac (amoniak)", and
    Armenian bole
    .

  • 2History
    historical Of, relating to, or designating a Byzantine theme located in the north-eastern part of Anatolia.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Guy de Chauliac's Grande Chirurgie. From (i) classical Latin Armeniacus of or relating to Armenia, Armenian, and its etymon (ii) Hellenistic Greek Ἀρμενιακός Armenian from Ἀρμενία + -ακός.