Stahlian

1 of 2

adjective

Stahl·​ian

ˈstälēən,

-lyən

: of or relating to G. E. Stahl or his doctrine of animism

Stahlian

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: an adherent of G. E. Stahl and his doctrines

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Georg Ernst Stahl †1734 German physician and chemist + English -ian, adjective suffix

Noun

Georg E. Stahl †1734 + English -ian, noun suffix

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