arcanum arcanorum
noun
arcanum ar·ca·no·rum
\-nəˌmärkəˈnōrəm\
Definition of arcanum arcanorum
: the mystery of mysteries; specifically : the one ultimate secret supposed to lie behind all astrology, alchemy, and magic
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Origin and Etymology of arcanum arcanorum
New Latin
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