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By James Champlin Fernald
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A suffix denoting inflammation; - as encephalitis-, inflammation of the encephalon; - Pleuritis, inflammation of the pleura.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.