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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”
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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.

  • "Yes, sir," said Jenks, coming behind a strong odour of spiritus frumenti.

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