ACHORION
\ɐt͡ʃˈɔːɹi͡ən], \ɐtʃˈɔːɹiən], \ɐ_tʃ_ˈɔː_ɹ_iə_n]\
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By William R. Warner
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[Greek] A genus of Fungi. A. Schonleinii produces favus in men and mice and probably also onychomycosis and tinea galli. Subvarieties, A. euthytrix, A. atacton, etc., producing different kinds of favus have been described.
By Alexander Duane
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.