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noun

plumbāgo

gen. plumbāgĭnis · gender feminine · decl. 3rd
A species of lead ore; black-lead; plumbago
A species of lead ore, black-lead, plumbago, also called molybdaena, Plin. 34, 18, 50, § 168.—
a leaden color by extension
Transf., a leaden color in gems, Plin. 37, 5, 18, § 68.—
A plant; also called; leadwort
A plant, also called molybdaena, leadwort, fleawort, Plin. 25, 13, 97, § 155.
Perseus ID: n36711 Key: plumbago