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obsequies(dictionary)

macrocyclic (iou) and obsequies (iou)


macrocyclic (iou)



macrocyclic adjective. E20.
[from MACRO- + CYCLIC.]
Botany. Of a rust fungus: having a long life cycle. E20.
Chemistry. Containing or being a ring composed of a relatively large number of atoms. M20.
'macrocycle noun (Chemistry) a macrocyclic compound or molecule M20.

obsequies (iou)



obsequies noun pl. Also sing. obsequy. LME.
[Anglo-Norman obsequie(s = Old French obseque(s (mod. obseques) from medieval Latin obsequiae prob. alt. of Latin exequiae (see EXEQUY) by assoc. with obsequium dutiful service (see OBSEQUY noun1).]
Funeral rites or ceremonies; a funeral. Formerly also, a commemorative rite or service.
obsequial [-'si:-] adjective L17.