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Definition of Scammony

1. Noun. Tropical American morning glory.

2. Noun. Resin from the root of Convolvulus scammonia.

3. Noun. Twining plant of Asia Minor having cream-colored to purple flowers and long thick roots yielding a cathartic resin.

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

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scamper scampered scamperer scamperers scampering scampers scampi scampies scamping scampings

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