quadriliteral
/ˌkwɒdrɪˈlɪt(ə)rəl/ /ˌkwɒdrɪˈlɪt(ə)r(ə)l/Semitic Grammar
adjective
Of a word: consisting of four letters. Of a Semitic root: having four consonants.
noun
A word of four letters; a Semitic root containing four consonants (instead of the usual three).
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Browne (1605–1682), physician and author. From quadri- + literal. Compare post-classical Latin quadriliterus (of a word) consisting of four letters.
- pepper man
- pepper mill
- peppermint
- peppermint camphor
- peppermint candy
- peppermint cordial
- peppermint cream
- peppermint drop
- peppermint geranium
- peppermint lozenge
- peppermint lump
- peppermint-scented
- peppermint stick
- peppermint tea
- peppermint water
- pepperminty
- pepper moth
- peppernut
- pepperoncino
- pepperoni
- pepper plant
- pepper pod
- pepper pot
- pepperpot-like
- pepperpotting