Emily Dickinson Lexicon

E-LEC'TRIC, or E-LEC'TRIC-AL, a. [Fr. electrique; It. elettrico; Sp. electrico; from L. electrum, Gr. ηλεκτρον, amber.]

1. Containing electricity, or capable of exhibiting it when excited by friction; as, an electric body, such as amber and glass; an electric substance.
2. In general, pertaining to electricity; as, electric power or virtue; electric attraction or repulsion; electric fluid.
3. Derived from or produced by electricity; as, electrical effects; electric vapor; electric shock.
4. Communicating a shock like electricity; as, the electric eel or fish.