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Pellitory-of-spain
see synonyms of pellitory-of-spainNoun
1. anacyclus pyrethrum, pellitory, pellitory-of-spain
a small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once used to relieve toothache
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Pellitory-of-spain
see synonyms of pellitory-of-spaina small Mediterranean plant, Anacyclus pyrethrum, the root of which contains an oil formerly used to relieve toothache: family Asteraceae (composites)
noun
a small Mediterranean plant, Anacyclus pyrethrum, the root of which contains an oil formerly used to relieve toothache: family Asteraceae (composites)
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