CERAUNION
\səɹˈɔːni͡ən], \səɹˈɔːniən], \s_ə_ɹ_ˈɔː_n_iə_n]\
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A kind of stone, which was believed to be formed during thunder; and to be possessed of the power of inducing sleep, and numerous other prophylactic virtues. It was rubbed on the knee, breast, &c., in swellings of those parts.
By Robley Dunglison
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.