asilus
Asilus
A*si"lus\, n. [L., a gadfly.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of large and voracious two-winged flies, including the bee killer and robber fly.
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Asilus
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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