Ignaqueous
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 able to live in both fire and water (as of salamanders) rare
"The Gaul congratulated himself on his perseverance and sagacity; and as he had never heard of ignaqueous animals, was confident that though the water fiend was so expert in his own element, he could not stand the fiery ordeal."
Example
More examples"The Gaul congratulated himself on his perseverance and sagacity; and as he had never heard of ignaqueous animals, was confident that though the water fiend was so expert in his own element, he could not stand the fiery ordeal."
Etymology
From Latin ignis (“fire”) + aqueous (“of or relating to water”).
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