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serbonian
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serbonian, a.
Relating to the lake of Serbonis in Egypt, which by reason of the sand blowing into it had a deceptive appearance of being solid land, but was a bog. [1913 Webster]
"A gulf profound as that Serbonian bog . . .
Where armies whole have sunk." [1913 Webster]
Where armies whole have sunk." [1913 Webster]
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