| loblolly | Gruel; porridge; so called among seamen. Loblolly bay, a name of several West Indian trees, having more or less leathery foliage, but alike in no other respect; as Pisonia subcordata, Cordia alba, and Cupania glabra. Origin: Etymol. Uncertain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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