Cerinthian

English

Etymology

From Cerinthus +‎ -ian, named after its Jewish founder, Cerinthus.

Noun

Cerinthian (plural Cerinthians)

1. (historical) One of an ancient religious sect that attempted to unite the doctrines of Christ with the opinions of the Jews and Gnostics.
   • 1845-1852, Walter Hook, Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Biography

     There were some among the Cerinthians, who absolutely denied the resurrection of the dead

Adjective

Cerinthian (comparative more Cerinthian, superlative most Cerinthian)

1. (historical) Of or relating to Cerinthus or the Cerinthian sect.

Anagrams

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