† metrenchyteObs.rare—1. [ad.Gr. µητρεγχύτης (mod.L. mētrenchyta, -tes), f. µήτρα womb + ἐγχεῖν to pour in.] An instrument used for injections into the womb. 1601Holland Pliny II. 207 By infusion or injection with the metrenchyte.[1693tr.Blancard's Phys.Dict. (ed. 2), Metrenchyta.1753Chambers Cycl. Supp., Metrenchytes.]