|
|
Definition of Castor bean
1. Noun. The toxic seed of the castor-oil plant; source of castor oil.
Generic synonyms: Oil-rich Seed, Oilseed
Group relationships: Castor Bean Plant, Castor-oil Plant, Palma Christ, Palma Christi, Ricinus Communis
Group relationships: Castor Bean Plant, Castor-oil Plant, Palma Christ, Palma Christi, Ricinus Communis
Definition of Castor bean
1. Noun. The seed of the castor oil plant, ''Ricinus communis''; used in the production of castor oil and of the poison ricin. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Castor bean
1. The seed of the castor bean or castor oil plant, ricinus communis, which yields castor oil. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Castor Bean
Other Resources:
