Haliwinkles
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Haliwinkles is presumably a plant or animal. They are used as an ingredient in potions.[1]
Etymology
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"Haliwinkles" may be decomposed into "hali-" which derives from the Greek 'hals' ("salt") or 'halos' ("sea") and "-winkle" which although is a derivative of 'wincel' ("to entwine, bind, fetter") may come from "winkle" the Common Periwinkle's nickname (Littorinidae)...
Notes and references
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- ↑ Harry Potter: The Exhibition report from ThePensieve.org