paracelsic

/ˌparəˈselsɪk/; -sɪk/; ˈpærəsɛlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the Paracelsians, a group of alchemists who flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries, and who were followers of Paracelsus, a Swiss physician and alchemist

“The paracelsic laboratory was filled with mysterious equipment and ancient texts.”

2. noun

a follower or adherent of Paracelsus or of the Paracelsian school of thought

“He was a paracelsic, believing in the healing properties of herbs and minerals.”

3. noun

a person who is interested in the history of alchemy and Paracelsus, especially as a collector of rare and obscure texts

“The paracelsic was known for his vast collection of alchemical manuscripts.”

Synonyms

  • alchemist
  • hermetist
  • occultist

Antonyms

  • materialist
  • rationalist