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noun greek

anthrax

gen. anthrăcis · gender masculine · decl. 3rd
= ἄνθραξ (coal).
Natural cinnabar
Natural cinnabar (the color of which is like a burning coal), Vitr. 7, 8.—
a virulent ulcer
In medic., a virulent ulcer (in pure Lat., carbunculus), Aem. Macr. de Herb. c. de Sabina.
Perseus ID: n2829 Key: anthrax1