scammony

/ˈskæməni/
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Definitions of scammony
  1. noun
    twining plant of Asia Minor having cream-colored to purple flowers and long thick roots yielding a cathartic resin
    synonyms: Convolvulus scammonia
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    type of:
    convolvulus
    any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus
  2. noun
    resin from the root of Convolvulus scammonia
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    type of:
    natural resin
    a plant exudate
  3. noun
    tropical American morning glory
    synonyms: Ipomoea orizabensis
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    type of:
    morning glory
    any of various twining vines having funnel-shaped flowers that close late in the day
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