† archealadj.
Etymology: < arche- (in archeus n.) + -al suffix1.
Obsolete.
rare.
the world > life > source or principle of life > vital principle > [adjective]
1728 E. Chambers at Archeus When this [sc. the archeus] is corrupted, it produces..Archeal-Diseases.
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