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pellitory

pellitory [ péllitəri ] (plural pellitories)


noun 
Definition:
 
Mediterranean plant used for toothache relief: a plant whose oil was formerly used for the relief of toothache. Native to: Mediterranean.  Latin name Anacyclus pyrethrum.

[15th century. < Old French peletre, alteration of peretre< Latin pyrethrum (see pyrethrum)]
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