Flora's DictionaryFielding Lucas, Jun., 1832 - 202 páginas |
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... derived from the Greek xx , a point , or axa , to point or sharpen , in re- ference to its thorny habit . The Rose Acacia , R. Hispida , or Hairy Robinia , is a native of America , particularly of the mountains of Virginia and Carolina ...
... derived from the Greek xx , a point , or axa , to point or sharpen , in re- ference to its thorny habit . The Rose Acacia , R. Hispida , or Hairy Robinia , is a native of America , particularly of the mountains of Virginia and Carolina ...
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... derived by Menage from amandala , a word in low Latin - see Johnson . The Almond is the earliest tree that puts forth its blos- soms in Syria , and is hence regarded as the emblem and pro- mise of a fruitful season : its snow - white ...
... derived by Menage from amandala , a word in low Latin - see Johnson . The Almond is the earliest tree that puts forth its blos- soms in Syria , and is hence regarded as the emblem and pro- mise of a fruitful season : its snow - white ...
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... derived , is translated " a species of wild or woodland Mallow - Al- thea . " Althæa - Greek again , from the Gr . λdw , or aλdivæ , to heal , a remedy , from its many excellent qualities . The A. Officinalis , common Marsh Mallow , a ...
... derived , is translated " a species of wild or woodland Mallow - Al- thea . " Althæa - Greek again , from the Gr . λdw , or aλdivæ , to heal , a remedy , from its many excellent qualities . The A. Officinalis , common Marsh Mallow , a ...
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... derived either from the name of a shepherd- ess , mentioned by Theocritus and Virgil , or from the Greek angga , or auxqvyn , splendour - from μever , to shine , glitter , sparkle , flash - the Lilio - Narcissus of Tourne- fort ...
... derived either from the name of a shepherd- ess , mentioned by Theocritus and Virgil , or from the Greek angga , or auxqvyn , splendour - from μever , to shine , glitter , sparkle , flash - the Lilio - Narcissus of Tourne- fort ...
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... derive the word from the Gr . ωχέως , quickly , swiftly - or from wxsμov or swift , quick , rapid , & c . σχύς , The Ocimum Basilicum , or Common Sweet Basil , is a native of India and Persia ; and may be placed among the hardy annuals ...
... derive the word from the Gr . ωχέως , quickly , swiftly - or from wxsμov or swift , quick , rapid , & c . σχύς , The Ocimum Basilicum , or Common Sweet Basil , is a native of India and Persia ; and may be placed among the hardy annuals ...
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Términos y frases comunes
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