Associations to the word «Capillaire»

Noun

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Wiktionary

CAPILLAIRE, noun. (archaic) A syrup prepared from the maidenhair, formerly supposed to have medicinal properties.
CAPILLAIRE, noun. (archaic) Any simple syrup flavoured with orange flowers.

Wise words

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