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palmchrist (ˈpɑːmkrɪst) Also 7 palmecrist. [Cf. mod.Ger. Christpalme; obs. F. paulme de Christ, paulme Dieu (Cotgr.).] Anglicized form of Palma Christi (sense 1).1611 Bible Jonah iv. 6 God prepared a gourd [marg. palmecrist]. 1860 Pusey Min. Proph. 286 We have each, his own palmchrist; and our palmc...
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Palma Christi
Palma Christi (ˈpælmə ˈkrɪstɪ) [The med.L. name (also, in sense 1, Fr., It., Sp., Pg.) for the two plants (= palm or hand of Christ); from the hand-like shape of the leaves (in 1), and of the tubers (in 2). See also palmchrist.] 1. The Castor-oil plant, Ricinus communis.1548 Turner Names of Herbs, R...
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