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ARNICAS
Noun
arnicas
plural of arnica
Anagrams
• Anciras, Aricans, Carians, Rascian, carinas, naricas
Source: Wiktionary
ARNICA
Ar"ni*ca, n. Etym: [Prob. a corruption of ptarmica.] (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of plants; also, the most important species (Arnica montana), native of the mountains of Europe, used in medicine as a narcotic and stimulant.
Note: The tincture of arnica is applied externally as a remedy for bruises, sprains, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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