First Known Use: circa 1706
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lycopodium
noun ly·co·po·di·um \ˌlī-kə-ˈpō-dē-əm\
Definition of LYCOPODIUM
1
: any of a large genus (Lycopodium) of erect or creeping club mosses with reduced or scalelike evergreen leaves
2
: a fine yellowish flammable powder composed of lycopodium spores and used especially in pharmacy
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Origin of LYCOPODIUM
New Latin, from Greek lykos wolf + podion, diminutive of pod-, pous foot — more at foot
Medical Dictionary
lycopodium
noun ly·co·po·di·um \ˌlī-kə-ˈpōd-ē-əm\
Medical Definition of LYCOPODIUM
1
a capitalized : a large genus of erect or creeping club mosses with reduced or scalelike evergreen leaves b : any club moss of the genus Lycopodium
2
: a fine yellowish flammable powder composed of lycopodium spores and used as a dusting powder for the skin and for the surface of hand-rolled pills
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