Definition of Calumba

1. n. The root of a plant (Jateorrhiza Calumba, and probably Cocculus palmatus), indigenous in Mozambique. It has an unpleasantly bitter taste, and is used as a tonic and antiseptic.

Definition of Calumba

1. the root of an East African plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Calumba

1. The dried root of Jateorrhiza palmata (family Menispermaceae), a tall climbing vine of east Africa; used as a bitter tonic. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calumba

calreticulin
calreticulins
calretinin
calretinins
calsequestrin
calspectin
calthas
calthrop
calthrops
caltractin
caltrap
caltraps
caltrop
caltrops
calumbas
calumbin
calumet
calumetite
calumets
calumnate
calumniate
calumniated
calumniates
calumniating
calumniation
calumniations
calumniator
calumniators

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