peucyl

/pɪˈsɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word, possibly of Greek origin, referring to a type of small, possibly venomous, insect or creature.

“The ancient texts described a peucyl as a tiny, venomous creature that lived in the Mediterranean.”

Synonyms

  • creature
  • insect

Antonyms

  • large mammal