Canthathari

/ˌkænθəˈθɑːri/ noun

A type of blister beetle, particularly the Spanish fly, used historically in traditional medicine (though dangerously toxic).

From Greek 'kantha' (mule) and Latin/Greek root 'tharion' (insect), or from 'Cantharis,' the classical name for these beetles.

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