Definition of PYRETIC

pyretic

Meanings

Plural: pyretics

Adjective

  • causing fever

Adj

  • Caused by, pertaining to or resulting in fever.

Noun

  • A remedy for fever.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin pyreticus, from Ancient Greek πυρετικός (puretikós, “febrile”), from πυρετός (puretós, “fever”), from πῦρ (pûr, “fire”).

Antonyms

antipyretic

Scrabble Score: 14

pyretic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pyretic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pyretic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

pyretic is a valid Words With Friends word