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hircine

The correct spelling is hircine.

How to pronounce hircine

noun

IPA: /ˈhɜːsaɪn/

Say it like: Hir-sin-e

The correct spelling is hircine. A fossil amorphous resin which, when burnt, gives off a pungent, hircinous aroma.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A fossil amorphous resin which, when burnt, gives off a pungent, hircinous aroma.

adjective

  1. 1.Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of goats.
  2. 2.Possessed of an odour reminiscent of goats.
  3. 3.Libidinous; lustful.

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