Logo
dictionary thesaurus

deliquium

noun (1)
de·​liq·​ui·​um | \ -wēəm\
plural -s

Definition of deliquium

 (Entry 1 of 2)

archaic
: a failure of vitality : a fainting or sinking away

deliquium

noun (2)
\ "\

Definition of deliquium (Entry 2 of 2)

archaic
: deliquescence

History and Etymology for deliquium

Noun (1)

Latin, from delinquere to fail, offend

Noun (2)

Late Latin, act of melting, from Latin de- + -liquium (from liquēre to be fluid)

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

galumph

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!