chelidonius

Noun

Meaning

A small stone taken from the gizzard of a young swallow. -- anciently worn as a medicinal charm.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Examples

An appeal from Chelidonius of Besançon gave Leo the opportunity to assert the pope's authority over Hilary, who defended himself stoutly at Rome, refusing to recognize Leo's judicial status. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

chelidonine Chelidonium Chelidonium majus chelidostatin chelifer Chelifer cancroides