RHAPHANUS RHAPHANISTRUM
\ɹˈafanəs ɹˈafɐnˌɪstɹəm], \ɹˈafanəs ɹˈafɐnˌɪstɹəm], \ɹ_ˈa_f_a_n_ə_s ɹ_ˈa_f_ɐ_n_ˌɪ_s_t_ɹ_ə_m]\
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Wild mustard, the lampsane of Dioscorides; a European species, naturalized sparingly in North America. The seeds are acrid and stimulating, and were formerly used like mustard seed. Raphania has been erroneously attributed to this plant. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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- organized by Continental Congress, October 28, 1779, from earlier more numerous Committee. consisted two members Congress five others and had charge of all naval marine affairs. It was abolished February 7, 1781, upon the creation Secretary Marine.