prechristian

pre-Chris·tian

[pree-kris-chuhn]
adjective
of, pertaining to, or belonging to a time or period before the Christian Era.

Origin:
1820–30; pre- + Christian

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pre-Christian
 
adj
of or referring to the period of history prior to the establishment of Christianity

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Prechristian is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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