gentian in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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gentian in the PONS Dictionary

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Marking blue is made by mixing methylated spirits with shellac and gentian violet.
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Often different small species of gentian can be found.
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She associates some flowers, like gentians and anemones, with youth and humility; others with prudence and insight.
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The geum, blue poppy, potentilla and gentian are relatively common.
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The parts over 800 m are mainly covered with grasses, purple small-reeds, cranberries, and willow gentian.
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From his description of a blue like that of a gentian sky it is thought that he reached a significantly high altitude.
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Gentian violet has true toxic potential, and it is commonly advised to use only for 7 days due to the risk of ulceration of the mucous membranes.
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For example, it is considered bad luck to bring the gentian into a house, as the individual would risk being struck by lightning.
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The harvesting of gentian from the wild is strictly controlled; as a result, fields are planted with the specific purpose of being harvested.
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The area is a site of scientific interest in numerous fields and has an internationally important habitat for early gentian.
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