Mercurian

//mɝˈkjʊɹ.i.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An inhabitant of the planet Mercury.
  2. 2
    One who is mercurial.

    "When a Mercurian is connected with the arts, it is often possible to discern a lack of the heavy, thoroughgoing seriousness which some artists seem to feel is the least that life deserves."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to the planet Mercury.
  2. 2
    Containing divalent mercury. not-comparable

Example

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"When a Mercurian is connected with the arts, it is often possible to discern a lack of the heavy, thoroughgoing seriousness which some artists seem to feel is the least that life deserves."

Etymology

From Mercury + -ian.

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