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Poterium

noun
Po·​te·​ri·​um | \ pōˈtirēəm\

Definition of Poterium

: a small genus of thorny shrubs or herbs (family Rosaceae) with pinnate leaves and greenish flowers — see salad burnet

History and Etymology for Poterium

New Latin, from Greek potērion drinking cup (or, a plant, probably goat's thorn); akin to Greek pinein to drink

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