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Definition of Bryony
1. Noun. A vine of the genus Bryonia having large leaves and small flowers and yielding acrid juice with emetic and purgative properties.
Exact synonyms: Briony
Group relationships: Genus Bryonia
Specialized synonyms: Bryonia Alba, Devil's Turnip, White Bryony, Bryonia Dioica, Red Bryony, Wild Hop
Generic synonyms: Vine
Group relationships: Genus Bryonia
Specialized synonyms: Bryonia Alba, Devil's Turnip, White Bryony, Bryonia Dioica, Red Bryony, Wild Hop
Generic synonyms: Vine
Definition of Bryony
1. n. The common name of several cucurbitaceous plants of the genus Bryonia. The root of B. alba (rough or white bryony) and of B. dioica is a strong, irritating cathartic.
Definition of Bryony
1. a climbing plant [n -NIES]
Medical Definition of Bryony
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