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o·nei·ric

 (ō-nī′rĭk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or suggestive of dreams.

[Greek oneiros, dream + -ic.]
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oneiric

(əʊˈnaɪərɪk)
adj
of or relating to dreams
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o•nei•ric

(oʊˈnaɪ rɪk)

adj.
of or pertaining to dreams.
[1855–60; < Greek óneir(os) dream + -ic]
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Adj.1.oneiric - of or relating to or suggestive of dreams
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