Moschatel

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Noun

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mos=cha=tel

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CIDE DICTIONARY

Moschatel, n. [Gr. musk: cf. F. moscatelline. See Muscadel, Musk.].

A plant of the genus Adoxa (Adoxa moschatellina), the flowers of which are pale green, and have a faint musky smell. It is found in woods in all parts of Europe, and is called also hollow root and musk crowfoot. Loudon. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

Moschatel, n. a small plant, Adoxa moschatellina, with pale-green flowers and a musky smell.

Etymology

F moscatelle f. It. moscatella f. moscato musk

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