SYSSITIA
\sˈɪsɪʃə], \sˈɪsɪʃə], \s_ˈɪ_s_ɪ_ʃ_ə]\
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si-sit'i-a, n. the ancient Spartan custom of eating together in public the chief meal of the day. [Gr. syn, together with, sitos, food.]
By Thomas Davidson
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].