Etymology

empyreuma

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Today it means: The particular smell and taste arising from products of decomposition of animal or vegetable substances when burnt in sealed containers. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἐμπύρευμα
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἐμπύρευμα“a live coal covered with ashes”
  2. English todayempyreuma

From Ancient Greek ἐμπύρευμα (empúreuma, “a live coal covered with ashes”). Compare French empyreume. See empyreal.

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