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Definition of Spicknel

1. n. An umbelliferous herb (Meum Athamanticum) having finely divided leaves, common in Europe; -- called also baldmoney, mew, and bearwort.

Definition of Spicknel

1. a European plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Spicknel

1. An umbelliferous herb (Meum Athamanticum) having finely divided leaves, common in Europe. Synonym: baldmoney, mew, and bearwort. Alternative forms: spignel. Origin: Contr. From spike nail a large, long nail; so called in allusion to the shape of its capillary leaves. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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