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MYRISTIC
Etymology
Adjective
myristic (comparative more myristic, superlative most myristic)
(rare) Pertaining to nutmeg.
Source: Wiktionary
My*ris"tic, a. (Chem.)
Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, the nutmeg (Myristica). Specifically, designating an acid found in nutmeg oil and otoba fat, and extracted as a white crystalline waxy substance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BACKFIRE
(verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”; “the political movie backlashed on the Democrats”
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