Arˈmeniac, a.
[ad. L. Armeniacus, Gr. ἀρµενιακός: see next and -ac.]
Armenian. In bole armeniac, corrupted to bole ammoniac: see next, and cf. ammoniac.
| 1533 Elyot Cast. Helth (1541) 87 Base redde, lyke to bole armenac. 1683 Pettus Fleta Min. ii. 6, I find these words of kin..viz. Amoniack, Armenick, and Armoniack. 1853, 1934 [see Anatolic a.]. |