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GETHYLLIS SPIRALIS

\ɡˈiːθɪlˌiz spˈa͡ɪ͡əɹə͡lˌiz], \ɡˈiːθɪlˌiz spˈa‍ɪ‍əɹə‍lˌiz], \ɡ_ˈiː_θ_ɪ_l_ˌi_z s_p_ˈaɪə_ɹ_əl_ˌi_z]\

Definitions of GETHYLLIS SPIRALIS

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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A South African plant, Nat. Ord. Amaryllideae, the orange-coloured fruit of which has a peculiar fragrance. An infusion in spirit or tincture is used in flatulence and colic.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
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