HAMAMELISES

Noun

hamamelises

plural of hamamelis

Source: Wiktionary


HAMAMELIS

Ham`a*me"lis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of plants which includes the witch-hazel (Hamamelis Virginica), a preparation of which is used medicinally.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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9 June 2025

HERMAPHRODITE

(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made


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