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Scythian lamb

American

noun

a fern, Cibotium barometz, of southeastern Asia, having stalks covered with shaggy, brownish hair and large, feathery leaves, formerly believed to be a source of vegetable wool.

Etymology

Origin of Scythian lamb

First recorded in 1650–60

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