Stilbum

Stil·​bum

ˈstilbəm

taxonomic synonym of stilbella

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek stilbon, neuter of stilbos glistening; akin to Greek stilpnos glistening and perhaps to Welsh syllu to gaze

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