OLERACEOUS

Etymology

Adjective

oleraceous (not comparable)

Relating to potherbs.

Source: Wiktionary


Ol`er*a"ceous, a. Etym: [L. oleraceus, from olus, oleris, garden or pot herbs, vegetables.]

Definition: Pertaining to pot herbs; of the nature or having the qualities of herbs for cookery; esculent. Sir T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ENDLESSLY

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