Definitions for lyncean

lyncean lyn·ce·an

Spelling: [lin-see-uh n]
IPA: /lɪnˈsi ən/

Lyncean is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 118 anagrams from letters in lyncean (acelnny).

Definitions for lyncean

adjective

  1. of or relating to a lynx; lynxlike.
  2. lynx-eyed; sharp-sighted.

Origin of lyncean

Latin lyncē(us) sharp-sighted (Greek lýnkeios like a lynx, equivalent to lynk-,stem of lýnx lynx + -eios adj. suffix) + -an

Examples for lyncean

Galileo's part of this controversy was published at Rome by the lyncean Academy in 1613.

O for that lyncean eye that can discover in the acorn of Error the rooted and widely spreading oak of Misery!

One of the most important of these was the lyncean Society, founded about the year 1611, Galileo himself being a member.

Word Value for lyncean
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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