BOUES DES EAUX
\bˈa͡ʊz dˈɛs ˈə͡ʊ], \bˈaʊz dˈɛs ˈəʊ], \b_ˈaʊ_z d_ˈɛ_s ˈəʊ]\
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The mud or swamp, formed near mineral springs, impregnated with the substances contained in such springs, and consequently possessing similar properties. The Boues are applied generally and topically, in France, at the springs of St. Amand, Bagneres de Luchon, Bagnols, and Bareges; in the United States, at the White Sulphur in Virginia, &c.
By Robley Dunglison
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