arcane

The definition of arcane is something that is secret or that only a few people know about or understand.

(adjective)

An example of arcane rituals would be Masonic rituals.

See arcane in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: < L arcanus: see arcanum

See arcane in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Known or understood by only a few: arcane economic theories. See Synonyms at mysterious.

Origin:

Origin: Latin arcānus, secret

Origin: , from arca, chest

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