Elkesaite

noun

El·​ke·​saite

ˈelkəˌsīt;

ˌelkəˈsāˌīt,

-ˈsīˌīt

plural -s

: a member of an Ebionite sect in whose system magic and astrology played a conspicuous role

Word History

Etymology

Elkesai, semilegendary author of a 2d or 3d century work of religious inspiration + English -ite

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