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Date: 1300-1400
Language: Modern Latin
Origin: magnes carneus 'flesh magnet', used of a white powder that stuck to the lips; MAGNET

magnesia

 noun
     
Related topics: Drugs, Medicines
mag‧ne‧sia
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