Petrific
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈtɹɪf.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Petrific is an adjective meaning (now rare) Petrifying, turning into stone; petrifactive.
Meaning
(now rare) Petrifying, turning into stone; petrifactive.
Example Sentences
Death with his mace petrific, cold and dry.
“Sir!” cried Mr. Delvile, with a look meant to be nothing less than petrific.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mace, petrescent, petrificious, lapidific, mineralized, silicified.
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