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A Chymical Dictionary
Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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At a Glance
- The wordA historical name for nutmeg.
- A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 7; facsimile PDF page 335.
Historical definition
Assala is a nutmeg.
Meaning
The identification is direct, but its simplicity should not be mistaken for a complete recipe. A passage may employ the whole material, a separated part or a preparation; this entry only resolves the unfamiliar name. The edition keeps Assala in the index so the historical wording remains traceable. It does not add an unverified botanical determination, medicinal purpose or trade origin to the short equation supplied by the source.
Places to read
- AssalaRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
Source note
Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 7; facsimile PDF page 335 — Facsimile