mercurian

adjective

Definition of mercurian

(Entry 1 of 2)

obsolete

: mercurial

Mercurian

noun

Mer·cu·ri·an | \ (ˌ)mərˈkyu̇rēən\

plural -s

Definition of Mercurian (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : one born under Mercury

2 : one that has a well-developed Mount of Mercury and a long and large finger of Mercury and that is usually held by palmists to be characterized by shrewdness, quickness, and energy

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