kysolamniphic
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek kysolampis for fireflies and niphia for snow. Origins include stories about dedicated monks studying by the light of fireflies and reflected light of snow.
Adjective
kysolamniphic (comparative more kysolamniphic, superlative most kysolamniphic)
- A long, persistent and dedicated struggle
- It was Doe's kysolamniphic efforts that got her where she is
- To struggle valiantly in one's studies.
- A kysolamniphic night
Synonyms
- (): Blood-retching