BOLUS ALBA
\bˈə͡ʊləs ˈalbə], \bˈəʊləs ˈalbə], \b_ˈəʊ_l_ə_s ˈa_l_b_ə]\
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From being commonly made into small cakes or flat masses, and stamped or sealed with certain impressions. (F.) Bol blanc, Terre Sigillee, Argile ochreuse pale. It was used like Bole Armenian, and was bronght from Etruria. See Terra.
By Robley Dunglison
