plethoric

The story

1. Ancient Greek · derived fromπληθωρικός
2. Late Latin · derived fromplethoricus
3. English todayplethoric

From Late Latin plethoricus, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek πληθωρικός (plēthōrikós), from πληθώρα (plēthṓra, “plethora”). By surface analysis, plethora + -ic.

Words from the same roots

First known use, by meaning

• from 14th c. Suffering from plethora; ruddy in complexion, congested or swollen with blood.
• from 17th c. Excessive, overabundant, rife; loosely, abundant, varied.