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Definition of Ptarmics
1. ptarmic [n] - See also: ptarmic
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ptarmics
Literary usage of Ptarmics
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy by Royal Irish academy (1883)
"... in the west tiua - the east of Ireland, amongst which may be mentioned :— Borar.
Viola palustris. Achillea ptarmics. Erica tetralix. Myrica gale. ..."
2. Edinburgh Medical Journal (1882)
"... or get a second party to stand upon the patient's abdomen, while a few trust
to intra-abdominal pressure as obtained by the use of emetics or ptarmics. ..."
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