lycopodium noun. [lʌɪkǝ'pǝʊdɪǝm] E18.
[mod. Latin (see below), from Greek lukos wolf + pod-, pous foot, -POD (from the clawlike root of Lycopodium clavatum).]
1. A clubmoss of the genus Lycopodium, orig. spec. L. clavatum. E18.

2. In full lycopodium powder, lycopodium dust. A fine flammable powder consisting of ripe spores of Lycopodium clavatum or other species, formerly used as a surgical absorbent and in fireworks etc. M19.

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