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MELOE NIGER

\mˈiːlə͡ʊ nˈa͡ɪd͡ʒə], \mˈiːlə‍ʊ nˈa‍ɪd‍ʒə], \m_ˈiː_l_əʊ n_ˈaɪ_dʒ_ə]\

Definitions of MELOE NIGER

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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A blistering fly, native of the United States. It feeds upon Prunella vulgaris or Self-heal, and Ambrosia trifida or Stick-weed. These flies resemble the Spanish flies in properties.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

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