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meteoric definition

me·teoric (mēt′ē ôr′ik)

adjective

  1. atmospheric or meteorological hail is a meteoric phenomenon
  2. of a meteor or meteors
  3. like a meteor; momentarily dazzling or brilliant, flashing, or swift

Etymology: ML meteoricus: also < meteor + -ic

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