English Explanatory Dictionary

witch-meal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A flash powder made from club moss; vegetable sulphur.

Word forms

witch-meal witchmeal witches' meal

Etymology

A figurative use of the word meal, prompted by fancied resemblance.

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