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spiritus frumenti
[ spir-i-tuhs froo-men-tahy, -tee ]
/ ˈspɪr ɪ təs fruˈmɛn taɪ, -ti /
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Origin of spiritus frumenti
From New Latin spīritus frūmentī literally, “the spirit (or life) of grain”
Words nearby spiritus frumenti
spirituals, spiritualty, spirituel, spirituous, spiritus asper, spiritus frumenti, spiritus lenis, spiritus vinosus, spirit varnish, Spirit Wrestler, spirit writing
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How to use spiritus frumenti in a sentence
He had not been sparing of the spiritus frumenti that went with other medical supplies in the ambulance.
Tonio, Son of the Sierras|Charles King"Yes, sir," said Jenks, coming behind a strong odour of spiritus frumenti.
Love Stories|Mary Roberts Rinehart