MIRIFIC

Etymology

Adjective

mirific (comparative more mirific, superlative most mirific)

Working wonders; wonderful.

Synonyms

• mirifical

Source: Wiktionary


Mi*rif"ic, Mi*rif"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. mirificus; mirus wonderful + - ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy.]

Definition: Working wonders; wonderful.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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