Cardus

/ (ˈkɑːdəs) /

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noun

Sir Neville. 1889–1975, British music critic and cricket writer

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Words nearby Cardus

card tart, carduaceous, Carducci, cardueline, card up one's sleeve, Cardus, card vote, cardy, care, care and maintenance, care attendant

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How to use Cardus in a sentence

To produce sweating, employ cardus water, and mithridate, or a decoction of guaiacum and sarsaparilla.
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