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cyphel|ˈsaɪfəl|
[? ad. Gr. κύϕελλα pl. the hollows of the ears, clouds of mist: see next.]
1. Formerly a name for the Houseleek (Sempervivum); now a book-name for Cherleria sedoides.
1674–91Ray N.C. Words 133 Cyphel, Houseleek. 1787Withering Bot. Arrangem. (ed. 2) I. 462 Cherleria sedoides..Cyphel. 1883G. Allen Mountain Tulip in Longm. Mag., The Scottish asphodel, the mossy cyphel.
2. Adapted form of cyphella. |