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Vocabulary Entry
phalaris
|noun • noun
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noun
A type of plant belonging to the genus Phalaris, commonly known as reed canary grass.
Example Sentences
"Phalaris is often found growing near wetlands."
"Farmers sometimes use phalaris as forage for livestock."
"The tall stalks of phalaris sway gently in the breeze."
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noun
Phalaris is also known as a historical reference to a brazen bull, an ancient Greek torture device attributed to Perillos of Athens.
Example Sentences
"The brazen bull, or phalaris, was meant for executing criminals."
"Stories of phalaris as a torture device have made their way into modern literature."
"In ancient times, phalaris was feared as a cruel method of punishment."