Definition of Sida

1. Noun. Large genus of tropical subshrubs or herbs some of which yield fibers of mucilaginous substances.

Exact synonyms: Genus Sida
Generic synonyms: Dilleniid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Malvaceae, Mallow Family, Malvaceae
Member holonyms: Sida Hermaphrodita, Virginia Mallow, Jellyleaf, Queensland Hemp, Sida Rhombifolia, Indian Mallow, Sida Spinosa

Definition of Sida

1. n. A genus of malvaceous plants common in the tropics. All the species are mucilaginous, and some have tough ligneous fibers which are used as a substitute for hemp and flax.

Definition of Sida

1. any plant of the Queensland hemp genus [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sida

1. A genus of malvaceous plants common in the tropics. All the species are mucilaginous, and some have tough ligneous fibres which are used as a substitute for hemp and flax. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A kind of plant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sida

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sick parade
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sick sinus syndrome
siclike
sics
sida (current term)
Sida
Sidalcea
sidalceas
Sidalcea malviflora
sidas
Sida hermaphrodita
Sida rhombifolia
Sida spinosa
siddha
Siddhartha
siddhas
siddhi
siddhis
Siddons
siddur

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