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A leafless plant, with hollow and rushlike stems. It is of the genus Equisetum, and is allied to the ferns. See Illust. of Equisetum. →
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A yellow crystalline substance found in the root of yellow dock (Rumex crispus) and identical with chrysophanic acid. →
See Nepa. →
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A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc. →
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The collar and cuffs of a military coat; -- commonly of a color different from that of the coat. →