chelidonius

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A stone supposed to be taken from the stomach of a swallow, with purported magical or medicinal properties.

Word forms

chelidonius

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek χελῑδών (khelīdṓn, “swallow”).

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