PENTACTINAL

\pˈɛntɐktˌɪnə͡l], \pˈɛntɐktˌɪnə‍l], \p_ˈɛ_n_t_ɐ_k_t_ˌɪ_n_əl]\
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1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
 
  • [Greek] Five-rayed; five-branched.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

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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.
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