"peridexion" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: peridexions [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek περιδέξιον (peridéxion), used in the Physiologus. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|περιδέξιον}} Ancient Greek περιδέξιον (peridéxion) Head templates: {{en-noun}} peridexion (plural peridexions)
  1. A legendary tree believed to grow in India that attracts doves and repels dragons. Wikipedia link: Physiologus Categories (lifeform): Mythological plants Translations (legendary tree): περιδέξιον (peridéxion) (Ancient Greek), պերեդիքսոն (peredikʻson) (Old Armenian)
    Sense id: en-peridexion-en-noun-frt9xxi1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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