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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A diaspine scale-insect, Aulacaspis rosæ, of cosmopolitan distribution, occurring abundantly on the canes of the rose, raspberry, and blackberry, and also found on the strawberry, myrtle, pear, ailantus, cycas, mango, and other plants.

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