cilicious Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ci*li"cious adjective

Etymology

L. cilicium a covering, orig. made of Cilician goat's hair, fr. Cilicious Cilician, fr. Cilicia, a province of Asia Minor.

Definitions

1. Made, or consisting, of hair. Obs.

   A Cilicious or sackcloth habit. Sir T. Browne.