peristerion

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noun

The herb vervain (Verbena officinalis).

OriginLate Latin peristerion ← Ancient Greek περιστέριον →
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Meanings

noun
  1. biologyThe herb vervain (Verbena officinalis).

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekπεριστέριον
  2. Late Latinperisterion
  3. Englishperisterion

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

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APA

peristerion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peristerion

MLA

“peristerion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peristerion. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “peristerion,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peristerion.

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