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helvella

helvella, a small potherb

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helvellas Noun: feminine accusative plural of helvella

See helvellas in Morpho

helvella (helvēla, Paul. ex Fest. p. 103 Müll.), ae, f. dim. [‡ helus, i. q. olus],
  • a small potherb: fungos, helvellas, herbas omnes ita condiunt, ut nihil possit esse suavius, Cic. Fam. 7, 26, 2; cf.: helvela olera minuta, Paul. ex Fest. p. 103: helvola λαχανάρια, Gloss. Philox.

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