Spiknel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspɪknəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spiknel is a noun meaning Rare spelling of spignel.
Meaning
Rare spelling of spignel.
Example Sentences
The ſhops of the Low countries haue miſcalled it in times paſt by the name of Meum, & vſed it for the right Mew or Spiknell woort.
The ſhops of the Low countries haue miſcalled it in times paſt by the name of Meum, and vſed it for the right Mew or Spiknel wort.
Mew, Spiknel, wild Dill, an Herb with a Stalk and Leaves like Anis: It is good to expel Wind, and to force Urine; as alſo for Mother-fits, Gripes, &c.
The scent of the root of meum athamanticum (Jacq.), spignel (also called Spikenel or Spiknel), meu or baldmoney, has much in common with that of both Lovage and Angelica, and the root has been eaten by the Scotch Highlanders as a vegetable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spicknel, spikenel, spignel, spikemoss, spikenard, spignet.
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