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mercury noun

  /ˈmɜː(ɹ)k.jʊ.ɹi/ , /ˈmɝ.k(ə)ɹ.i/ , /ˈmɝ.kjə.ɹi/
  • (science, historical) One of the elemental principles formerly thought to be present in all metals. [from 15th c.]
 mearcair, airgead beo

Mercury properNoun

  /ˈmɜː.(ɹ)kjʊ.ɹi/ , /ˈmɝ.k(ə)ɹ.i/ , /ˈmɝ.kjə.ɹi/
  • (astronomy) The first planet in the Solar system with the closest orbit to the Sun, named after the god; represented by ☿.
  • (Roman god) The Roman god associated with speed, sometimes used as a messenger, wearing winged sandals; the Roman counterpart of the Greek god Hermes.
 Mearcair

mercurial adjective

  /-ˈkjɔ-/ , /məːˈkjʊə.ɹɪ.əl/ , /mɝˈkjʊ.ɹi.əl/
  • (not comparable, astrology) Pertaining to the astrological influence of the planet Mercury; having the characteristics of a person under such influence (see adjective sense 1). [from 16th c.]
  • (not comparable, Roman mythology) Pertaining to Mercury, the Roman god of, among other things, commerce, financial gain, communication, and thieves and trickery; hence (comparable) , money-making; crafty. [from 15th c.]
 Mearcarach
  • (comparable) Having a lively or volatile character; animated, changeable, quick-witted. [from 17th c.]
 gealtach
dog's mercury
lus glinne
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