| erynggium | <botany> A genus of umbelliferous plants somewhat like thistles in appearance. Eryngium maritimum, or sea holly, has been highly esteemed as an aphrodisiac, the roots being formerly candied. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, dim. Of eryngo; cf. L. Eryngion, erynge. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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