noun
Etymology: so called from the belief that it is formed by adders and is efficacious against snakebite
: a precious stone formerly believed to be efficacious in drawing out poison ; especially : a highly absorbent aluminous gem
noun
Etymology: so called from the belief that it is formed by adders and is efficacious against snakebite
: a precious stone formerly believed to be efficacious in drawing out poison ; especially : a highly absorbent aluminous gem
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012