PULVERINE

Etymology

Noun

pulverine (uncountable)

(dated) ashes of barilla

Source: Wiktionary


Pul"ver*ine, n. Etym: [L. pulvis, pulveris, dust, powder; cf. F. pulvérin.]

Definition: Ashes of barilla. Ure.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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