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adhamant

adjective
ad·​ha·​mant | \ (ˈ)ad-¦hā-mənt\

Definition of adhamant

: clinging as if by hooks —used especially of the feet of certain birds (as the swifts)

First Known Use of adhamant

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for adhamant

Latin adhamant-, adhamans, present participle of adhamare to catch, secure, perhaps from ad- + hamus hook

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