- Adhamant
- Adhamant Ad*ha"mant, a. [From L. adhamare to catch; ad + hamus hook.] Clinging, as by hooks. [1913 Webster]
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Adhamant
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adhamant — (ˈ)ad|hāmənt adjective Etymology: Latin adhamant , adhamans, present participle of adhamare to catch, secure, perhaps from ad + hamus hook : clinging as if by hooks used especially of the feet of certain birds (as the swifts) … Useful english dictionary
adhamant — ad·ha·mant … English syllables
