MEGILPHS

Noun

megilphs

plural of megilph

Source: Wiktionary


MEGILPH

Me*gilp", Me*gilph", n. (Paint.)

Definition: A gelatinous compound of linseed oil and mastic varnish, used by artists as a vehicle for colors. [Written also magilp, and magilph.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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CHLORTHALIDONE

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