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/alˈkəːmɪz/ · noun
The desiccated bodies of certain insects (female Kermes ilicis and Kermes vermilio), which live on the kermes oak, formerly much used as a material for dye and a medicinal ingredient; also a given mixture, preparation etc. containing such insects..
But alkermes many except against: in some cases it may help, if it be good […]
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Alkermes means The desiccated bodies of certain insects (female Kermes ilicis and Kermes vermilio), which live on the kermes oak, formerly much used as a material for dye and a medicinal ingredient; also a given mixture, preparation etc. containing such insects..
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But alkermes many except against: in some cases it may help, if it be good […]
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