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amianthus(dictionary)

amianthus (iou)



amianthus noun. . E17.
[Latin amiantus from Greek amiantos, from a- A-10 + miainein defile.]
Asbestos, esp. of a fine, silky quality suitable for weaving into cloth.
amianthine adjective of the nature of amianthus M17.