NATUS
\nˈatəs], \nˈatəs], \n_ˈa_t_ə_s]\
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Lat. Born, as distinguished from nasciturus, about to be born. Ante natus, one born before a particular person or event, c. ti.. before the death of his father, before a political revolution, etc. Post natus, one born after a particular person or event.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.