aegilops

English

noun
Definitions
  • An ulcer or fistula in the inner angle of the eye.
  • (obsolete) The goatgrass (Aegilops spp.) or other grass found as a corn-weed.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin aegilōps derived from Ancient Greek αἰγίλωψ (Turkey oak, vern, Aegilops neglecta, taxlink, haver-grass).

Origin

Ancient Greek

αἰγίλωψ

Gloss

Turkey oak, vern, Aegilops neglecta, taxlink, haver-grass

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