onycha

noun

on·​y·​cha

ˈänə̇kə

plural -s

: an ingredient of the incense anciently used in some religious ceremonies of the Jews

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek, accusative of onych-, onyx aromatic substance, onyx, nail of the finger or toe

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