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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Philosopher’s Tree (The),
 
or Diana’s tree. An amalgam of crystallised silver, obtained from mercury in a solution of silver; so called by the alchemists, with whom Diana stood for silver.   1
 


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