peridexion

English

The peridexion tree in a medieval bestiary

Etymology

From Ancient Greek περιδέξιον (peridéxion), used in the Physiologus.

Noun

peridexion (plural peridexions)

A legendary tree believed to grow in India that attracts doves and repels dragons.

Translations

legendary tree

Armenian:
Old Armenian: պերեդիքսոն (peredikʿson)
Greek:
Ancient: περιδέξιον (peridéxion)

Further reading

peridexion on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^de

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