buxeous

Buxeous

Bux"e*ous\, a. [L. buxeus, fr. buxus the box tree.] Belonging to the box tree.
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Buxeous is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. 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.
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