CERVUS
\sˈɜːvəs], \sˈɜːvəs], \s_ˈɜː_v_ə_s]\
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The horn of the Cervus El'aphus, called Cornu, Cervi El'aphi Cornu, Cornu Cervi'num, Hartshorn, (F.) Corne de cerf, contains 27 parts of gelatin in the 100. A jelly made from the shavings is emollient and nutritive. The Stag's Pizzle, Pria'pus Cervi, was once considered to be aphrodisiac.
By Robley Dunglison
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