Definition of PRIMUS

primus

Plural: primuses

Noun

  • the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland
  • a portable paraffin cooking stove; used by campers
  • One of the bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church, who presides at the meetings of the bishops, and has certain privileges but no metropolitan authority.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin prīmus (“[the] first”); related to prior, the comparative form. Partially cognate to foremost, from Proto-Indo-European [Term?]. Doublet of prime and primo.

Synonyms

Primus stove

Scrabble Score: 10

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Words With Friends Score: 13

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