First Known Use: 1678
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Mithraic
adjective Mith·ra·ic \mi-ˈthrā-ik\
Definition of MITHRAIC
: of or relating to a mystery cult for men of Iranian origin that flourished in the late Roman empire
— Mith·ra·ism \ˈmith-rə-ˌi-zəm, -(ˌ)rā-\ noun
— Mith·ra·ist \mi-ˈthrā-ist\ noun or adjective
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Origin of MITHRAIC
Late Greek mithraikos of Mithras, ancient Persian god of light, from Greek Mithras, from Old Persian Mithra
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