Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KLEPSY-GIRS, n.comb. Butterwort, Pinguicula vulgaris (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′klɛpsɪ-gɪrs, ′klɪpsɪ-]
[From Clep, n.2, butterwort being used for coagulating milk.]