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St John's bread

St John's bread is the alternative spelling of Saint John's bread.

Meaning of Saint John's bread

Noun

Saint John's bread (uncountable)

  1. Carob.
  2. Ergot of rye.

Questions about St John's bread

What is St John's bread the alternative spelling of?
St John's bread is the alternative spelling of Saint John's bread.

Words near St John's bread in the dictionary

  1. St James
  2. St James's
  3. St James's Palace
  4. St John
  5. St John's
  6. St John's bread
  7. St John's Chapel
  8. St John's in the Vale
  9. St John's Town of Dalry
  10. St John's Wood
  11. St John's wort

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