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MALVA

\mˈalvə], \mˈalvə], \m_ˈa_l_v_ə]\

Definitions of MALVA

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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A genus of plants of the mallow family. M. rotundifolia and M. sylvestris are sources of malvae folia (N.F.).

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

Mallows, a common plant found in every quarter of the world, and much used medicinally.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Ord. Malvaceae. The leaves and flowers are chiefly used in fomentations, cataplasms, and emollient enemata. Its properties are demulcent.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

The mallow

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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