macrobian, a.
(məˈkrəʊbɪən)
[f. Gr. µακρόβιο-ς (f. µακρό-ς long + βίος life) + -an.]
Long-lived.
| [1727 Bradley Fam. Dict. s.v. Age, The Macrobian Pills..have their Name from a Greek Word which signifies long Life.] 1859 R. F. Burton Centr. Afr. in Jrnl. Geogr. Soc. XXIX. 323 The race is still macrobian, arriving late at maturity. |