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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of vascular cryptogamic plants, typical of the group Ophioglossaceæ.

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  • noun the type genus of the fern family Ophioglossaceae

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  • Court documents allege that between November 2006 and May 2010, Harvey wired approximately $931,000 to China for a raw ingredient called ophioglossum thermale, or OT.

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  • Court documents allege that between November 2006 and May 2010, Harvey wired approximately $931,000 to China for a raw ingredient called ophioglossum thermale, or OT.

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