infortune

noun

in·​for·​tune

(ˈ)in¦fȯrchən,

ənˈ-

: one of the malevolent planets (Saturn, Mars, or sometimes Mercury) in an unfavorable aspect

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin infortunium, from in- in- entry 1 + -fortunium (from fortuna fortune)

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