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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Youlring, n. [e.m.E. yowlryng (1544), youlwring(e (1595).] The yellow-hammer. —1684 Sibbald Scot. Illustr. iii 18.
Citrinella, the yellow youlring