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A Chymical Dictionary
Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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At a Glance
- The wordA plant identified as a particularly valued kind of bonewort.
- In the bookThe historical plant name is retained.
- A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 43; facsimile PDF page 371.
Historical definition
Sophia herba is the best kind of bonewort.
Meaning
The gloss supplies a plant name and a ranking within its kind. Best records the compiler’s valuation without explaining the criterion, such as strength, appearance or therapeutic use.
Use in the book
The historical plant name is retained. The entry gives no specimen description that would securely establish a single modern botanical species.
Places to read
- Sophia herbaRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
Source note
Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 43; facsimile PDF page 371 — Facsimile
Sources. A Chymicall Dictionary (1650), s.v. Sophia herba; 1650 facsimile PDF p. 371