Definition of Spurge

1. Noun. Any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia; usually having milky often poisonous juice.


Definition of Spurge

1. v. t. To emit foam; to froth; -- said of the emission of yeast from beer in course of fermentation.

2. n. Any plant of the genus Euphorbia. See Euphorbia.

Definition of Spurge

1. Noun. Any plant of the genus Euphorbia exuding a bitter milky juice which was formerly used as a purgative. ¹

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Definition of Spurge

1. a tropical plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Spurge

1. Any plant of the genus Euphobia. See Euphorbia. Spurge flax, an evergreen shrub (Daphne Gnidium) with crowded narrow leaves. It is native of Southern Europe. Spurge laurel, a European shrub (Daphne Laureola) with oblong evergreen leaves. Spurge nettle. See Nettle. Spurge olive, an evergreen shrub (Daphne oleoides) found in the Mediterranean region. See: Expurgate, Purge. Origin: OF. Espurge, F. Epurge, from OF. Espurgier to purge, L. Expurgare. (04 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spurge

spur-winged
spur blight
spur gear
spur of the moment
spur on
spur track
spur wheel
spurdog
spurdogs
spurfowl
spurfowls
spurgall
spurgalled
spurgalling
spurgalls
spurge (current term)
spurge family
spurge laurel
spurge nettle
spurges
spurgewort
spurgeworts
spuria
spuriae
spurion
spurionic
spurions
spuriosities
spuriosity
spurious

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