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Asiatic tree fern having dense matted hairs sometimes used as a styptic

1. : an Asiatic tree fern (Cibotium barometz) the dense matted hairs of which are sometimes used as a styptic

2. : cotton 2

a fern, Cibotium barometz, of southeastern Asia, having stalks covered with shaggy, brownish hair and large, feathery leaves, formerly believed to be a source of vegetable wool.

[1650-60]

Scythian lamb noun

The barometz plant

Main Entry: ↑Scythian