UNGUENTUM AQUAE ROSAE
\ʌnɡˈɛntəm ˈakwiː ɹˈɒsiː], \ʌnɡˈɛntəm ˈakwiː ɹˈɒsiː], \ʌ_n_ɡ_ˈɛ_n_t_ə_m ˈa_k_w_iː ɹ_ˈɒ_s_iː]\
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Ointment of rose water, cold cream; a white soft ointment, used especially as a cosmetic; made by mixing expressed oil of almonds, white wax, spermaceti, and rose water, to which a little borax is added to give it a white appearance [U. S. Ph.]. [Lat]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.