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单词 all-flower water
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Definition of all-flower water in English:

all-flower water

noun ˌɔːlˌflaʊə ˈwɔːtə
historical
  • A preparation made from the urine or dung of cows (especially when they were put out to grass in spring), used as a remedy for various medical complaints.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas D'Urfey (?1653–1723), playwright and writer. From all + flower + water, after post-classical Latin aqua omnium florum.

 
 

Definition of all-flower water in US English:

all-flower water

nounˌɔːlˌflaʊə ˈwɔːtə
historical
  • A preparation made from the urine or dung of cows (especially when they were put out to grass in spring), used as a remedy for various medical complaints.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas D'Urfey (?1653–1723), playwright and writer. From all + flower + water, after post-classical Latin aqua omnium florum.

 
 
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