Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PUL'VER-A-BLE
PUL'VER-A-BLE, a. [from L. pulvis, dust, probably from pello, pulso, or its root, that which is beaten fine, or that which driven. See Powder.]
That may be reduced to fine powder; capable of being pulverized. – Boyle.
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