NUMMULARY

Adjective

nummulary (comparative more nummulary, superlative most nummulary)

Alternative form of nummular

Source: Wiktionary


Num"mu*lar, Num"mu*la*ry, a. Etym: [L. nummularius, fr. nummulus, dim. of nummus a coin: cf. F. nummulaire.]

1. Of or pertaining to coin or money; pecuniary; as, the nummulary talent.

2. (Pathol.)

Definition: Having the appearance or form of a coin. "Nummular sputa." Sir T. Watson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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