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† ˈpolymix, a. Obs. rare—1. [ad. F. polymixe (Rabelais), ad. L. polymyxos (Martial), f. Gr. πολυ-, poly- + µύξα lamp-nozzle.] Having many wicks.
1694Motteux Rabelais v. xxxiii, Martial's Polymix Lantern made a very good Figure there. [1832Gell Pompeiana I. vi. 94 Names expressive of the number of burners, as..polymixi.] |