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Witch hazel

witch hazel --> hamamelis

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

Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A kind of medlar or service tree; at the same time _ an apple, any tree fruit.


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