| 单词 | scammony |
| 释义 | Word Frequency scammony(ˈskæmənɪ) nounWord forms: plural -nies 1. a twining Asian convolvulus plant, Convolvulus scammonia, having arrow-shaped leaves, white or purple flowers, and tuberous roots 2. a resinous juice obtained from the roots of this plant and having purgative properties 3. any of various similar medicinal resins or the plants that yield them Derived forms scammoniate (skæˈməʊnɪɪt) adjective Word origin Old English, via Latin from Greek skammōnia, of obscure origin |
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