lycopodium
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of lycopodium
C18: New Latin, from Greek, from lukos wolf + pous foot
Example Sentences
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Amongst the various specifics recommended for the cure of plica, is the lycopodium, hence called herba plicaria; the vinca, or perventia.
From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
A can of peaches without any peaches in it, holds a specimen of lycopodium, and a marvelous lantern that folds up into nothing by day and grows big at night, brings up the rear.
From The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss by Prentiss, George L.
This pocket contained a quantity of loose lycopodium powder.
From Kafir Stories Seven Short Stories by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
There were fish in the wide basin around the fountain, which was edged with a broad border of lycopodium.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 101, May, 1876 by Various
Stretching forth his left hand, he liberated a small cloud of lycopodium powder, which ignited with a brilliant flash.
From Kafir Stories Seven Short Stories by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
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