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feruleOne entry found. Main Entry: fer·ule Pronunciation: \ˈfer-əl, ˈfe-rəl\ Variant(s): also fer·u·la \ˈfer-(y)ə-lə\ Function: noun Etymology: Latin ferula giant fennel, ferule Date: 1566 1 : an instrument (as a flat piece of wood like a ruler) used to punish children
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