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单词 euphrasia
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Definition of euphrasia in English:

euphrasia

nounjuːˈfreɪzɪəjuˈfreɪʒə
  • 1A plant of the genus Euphrasia in the figwort family, especially eyebright.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The drops contain the extracts of ingredients such as aphis, or ground honey bees, and plants such as euphrasia and sabadilla.
    1. 1.1mass noun A preparation of eyebright used in herbal medicine and homeopathy, especially for treating eye problems.

Origin

Early 18th century: via medieval Latin from Greek, literally 'cheerfulness', from euphrainein 'gladden the mind'.

 
 

Definition of euphrasia in US English:

euphrasia

nounyo͞oˈfrāZHəjuˈfreɪʒə
  • 1A plant of the genus Euphrasia in the figwort family, especially eyebright.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The drops contain the extracts of ingredients such as aphis, or ground honey bees, and plants such as euphrasia and sabadilla.
    1. 1.1 A preparation of eyebright used in herbal medicine and homeopathy, especially for treating eye problems.

Origin

Early 18th century: via medieval Latin from Greek, literally ‘cheerfulness’, from euphrainein ‘gladden the mind’.

 
 
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