scammony

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Definition of scammony

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noun

(countable, uncountable)Convolvulus scammonia, a twining perennial bindweed native to the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin, whose juice has been used in medicine as scammonium.

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noun

(countable, uncountable)Convolvulus scammonia, a twining perennial bindweed native to the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin, whose juice has been used in medicine as scammonium.
(countable, uncountable)The cathartic gum resin obtained from this plant.

“Compounded with honey, scammony is recommended as an aphrodisiac by Avicenna.”

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From Middle English scamōnīe, from Old French scamonie, from Latin scammōnia, from Ancient Greek σκαμμώνιον (skammṓnion).

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