Emarcid

/ɪˈmɑːrsɪd/ adjective

Definition

Shriveled, withered, or dried up; having lost freshness, moisture, or vitality.

Etymology

From Latin emarcidus (e- 'completely' + marcidus 'withered,' from marcere 'to wither'). This botanical and general descriptive term emphasizes the complete loss of moisture and vitality.

Kelly Says

A pressed flower in a book is emarcid—completely dried and shriveled—but the word itself has become emarcid too, almost extinct from modern English! You're unlikely to hear it outside of botanical or literary contexts.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.