Etymology

peristerion

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Today it means: The herb vervain (Verbena officinalis). Full definition →

Late Latin peristerion ← Ancient Greek περιστέριον
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromπεριστέριον
  2. Late Latin · derived fromperisterion
  3. English todayperisterion

From Late Latin peristerion, from Ancient Greek περιστέριον (peristérion).

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