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1. (n.) scammony
a twining Asian convolvulus,
Convolvulus scammonia.
2. scammony
any of various plants having roots yielding a medicinal resin, esp. Ipomoea orizabensis.
3. scammony
the resin from any such roots.
Etymology: (bef. 1000; ME scamonie, OE < L scamōnia < Gk skamōnía)
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1. (noun) scammony, Ipomoea orizabensis
tropical American morning glory
2. (noun) scammony
resin from the root of Convolvulus scammonia
3. (noun) scammony, Convolvulus scammonia
twining plant of Asia Minor having cream-colored to purple flowers and long thick roots yielding a cathartic resin
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1. (noun) scammony
a species of bindweed or Convolvulus (C. Scammonia)
2. (noun) scammony
an inspissated sap obtained from the root of the Convolvulus Scammonia, of a blackish gray color, a nauseous smell like that of old cheese, and a somewhat acrid taste. It is used in medicine as a cathartic
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