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allectories

allectories is the plural of allectory.

Meaning of allectory

Noun

allectory (plural allectories)

  1. (obsolete) A stone said to be found in the belly of a cock and to arouse sexual desire or ensure military victory.
    • […] if you carry in your mouth an allectory, a stone found in the belly of a cock, it will make you victorious in battle.1935, Royal Institution of Great Britain, Notices of the Proceedings (volume 29, page 411)

Questions about allectories

What is allectories the plural of?
Allectories is the plural of allectory.

Words near allectories in the dictionary

  1. allectations
  2. allected
  3. allecting
  4. allective
  5. allectives
  6. allectories
  7. allectory
  8. allects
  9. alledg
  10. alledge
  11. alledged

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