ferula

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Definition of ferula in English English dictionary

A ferule

The imperial scepter in the Byzantine or Eastern Empire

{i} type of plant

Related Terms

ferule

A ruler-shaped instrument, generally used to slap naughty children on the hand

ferule

{n} a wooden flapper used in schools

ferule

a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children

ferule

on the hand, in punishment

ferule

To punish with a ferule

ferule

A flat piece of wood, used for striking, children, esp

ferule

A ruler-shaped instrument, generally used to spank naughty children on the hand

ferule

{i} rod or ruler used to punish children

Hyphenation

fer·u·la

Etymology

[ 'fer-&l ] (noun.) 1580. Latin ferula giant fennel, ferule.