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Definition of Ferula
1. n. A ferule.
Definition of Ferula
1. a flat piece of wood [n -LAE or -LAS]
Medical Definition of Ferula
1. A genus of umbelliferous plants, including ferula asafoetida, that yields pungent oils and resins used formerly as carminatives and now as cat and dog repellents. A related plant, f. Galbanum, is used similarly. F. Foetida is used as a fresh vegetable. (12 Dec 1998)