Definition of ICTERIC

icteric

Plural: icterics

Adjective Satellite

  • affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc

Adj

  • Jaundiced (having icterus); having yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes of the sclerae of the eyes, or other parts of the body.
  • Relating to jaundice.

Noun

  • A medicine or remedy for jaundice.
  • A medicine for jaundice.

Examples

  • He tried to play ICTERIC, hoping it was a valid word, but it was challenged and failed.

Origin / Etymology

From icterus (“jaundice”) + -ic, or Latin ictericus.

Synonyms

jaundiced, yellow

Scrabble Score: 11

icteric: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
icteric: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
icteric: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

icteric: valid Words With Friends Word