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1. (n.) digitalis
any plant of the genus Digitalis, of the figwort family, esp. the foxglove,
D. purpurea.
2. digitalis
the dried leaves of the foxglove used as a heart stimulant.
Etymology: (1655–65; < NL digitālis, a name appar. suggested by the G name for the foxglove, Fingerhut lit., thimble; see digital)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) digitalis, digitalis glycoside, digitalin
a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
2. (noun) foxglove, digitalis
any of several plants of the genus Digitalis
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) digitalis
a genus of plants including the foxglove
2. (noun) digitalis
the dried leaves of the purple foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), used in heart disease, disturbance of the circulation, etc
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. digitalis
A genus of toxic herbaceous Eurasian plants of the SCROPHULARIACEAE which yield cardiotonic DIGITALIS GLYCOSIDES. The most useful species are Digitalis lanata and D. purpurea.
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