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Meaning of hypocist
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hypocist (n.)
An astringent inspissated juice obtained from the fruit of a plant (Cytinus hypocistis), growing from the roots of the Cistus, a small European shrub.
hypocist Sentence Examples
- The ancient Greeks and Romans prized hypocist for its supposed medicinal properties.
- Hypocist, a parasitic plant, derives nourishment from certain species of oak trees.
- The red, fleshy covering of hypocist has been traditionally used as a dye.
- Medieval alchemists believed hypocist held the key to creating the philosopher's stone.
- In classical literature, hypocist is often associated with witchcraft and sorcery.
- Hypocist was once believed to have the power to cure blindness and other eye ailments.
- Some modern herbalists still use hypocist in formulations for respiratory and digestive issues.
- The ancient Egyptians employed hypocist to treat wounds and infections.
- Hypocist extracts have been investigated for potential antioxidant and anticancer effects.
- The scientific community continues to explore the potential therapeutic applications of hypocist.
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An astringent inspissated juice obtained from the fruit of a plant (Cytinus hypocistis), growing from the roots of the Cistus, a small European shrub.
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The ancient Greeks and Romans prized hypocist for its supposed medicinal properties.
Hypocist, a parasitic plant, derives nourishment from certain species of oak trees.
The red, fleshy covering of hypocist has been traditionally used as a dye.
Medieval alchemists believed hypocist held the key to creating the philosopher's stone.
