Definition of Scammony

1. Noun. Tropical American morning glory.

Exact synonyms: Ipomoea Orizabensis
Generic synonyms: Morning Glory

2. Noun. Resin from the root of Convolvulus scammonia.
Generic synonyms: Natural Resin

3. Noun. Twining plant of Asia Minor having cream-colored to purple flowers and long thick roots yielding a cathartic resin.
Exact synonyms: Convolvulus Scammonia
Generic synonyms: Convolvulus

Definition of Scammony

1. n. A species of bindweed or Convolvulus (C. Scammonia).

Definition of Scammony

1. a climbing plant [n -NIES]

Medical Definition of Scammony

1. 1. A species of bindweed or Convolvulus (C. Scammonia). 2. An inspissated sap obtained from the rot of the Convolvulus Scammonia, of a blackish gray colour, a nauseous smell like that of old cheese, and a somewhat acrid taste. It is used in medicine as a cathartic. Origin: F. Scammonee, L. Scammonia, scammonea, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scammony

scamble
scambled
scambler
scamblers
scambles
scambling
scamel
scamels
scammed
scammel
scammer
scammers
scamming
scammonies
scammony (current term)
scammony (current term)
scammonyroot
scamp
scamp
scamped
scamper
scampered
scamperer
scamperers
scampering
scampers
scampi
scampies
scamping
scampings

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