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Petalism
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What's The Definition Of Petalism?Synonyms | Synonyms for Petalism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Petalism: See Also | Petalism In Webster's Dictionary \Pet"al*ism\, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? a leaf: cf. F.
p['e]talisme.] (Gr. Antiq.)
A form of sentence among the ancient Syracusans by which they
banished for five years a citizen suspected of having
dangerous influence or ambition. It was similar to the
ostracism in Athens; but olive leaves were used instead of
shells for ballots.
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