colocynth

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/ˈkɒ.lə.sɪnθ/ (UK)

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/ˈkɒ.lə.sɪnθ/ (UK) · /ˈkɑ.lə.sɪnθ/

Definition of colocynth

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A viny plant, of species Citrullus colocynthis, native to the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. It produces a lemon-sized, yellowish, green-mottled, spongy, and extremely bitter fruit.

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(countable, uncountable)A viny plant, of species Citrullus colocynthis, native to the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. It produces a lemon-sized, yellowish, green-mottled, spongy, and extremely bitter fruit.
(countable, uncountable)The powdered pulp of this fruit, a powerful hepatic stimulant and hydragogue cathartic used as a strong laxative.

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From Latin colocynthis, from Ancient Greek κολοκυνθίς (kolokunthís), ultimately Pre-Greek.

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