asphyxy

t. [From asphyxia, s. (q.v.).] tas-phyx-ỹ, s. [ASPHYXIA.] †ăs'-pic, *ăs'-pick, *ăs'-pik, s. [From Fr. aspic = an asp.] [ASP (2).] A. Ord. Lang. The same as ASP (2) (q.v.). B. Technically: 1. Bot. The French name of the Lavandula spica, the plant which yields the oil of spike. [LAVANDULA.] 12. Gunnery: A piece of ordnance weighing about 4,250 pounds, and carrying a twelve pound shot. (James.) 3. Cookery : A savoury jelly; meat or eggs enclosed in a savoury jelly.