PLUMBAGIN

Plum*ba"gin, n. Etym: [L. plumbago leadwort, fr. plumbum lead; cf. F. plombagin.] (Chem.)

Definition: A crystalline substance said to be found in the root of a certain plant of the Leadwort (Plumbago) family.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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FRISK

(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”


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