Colocynth
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɒ.lə.sɪnθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Colocynth is a noun meaning The powdered pulp of this fruit, a powerful hepatic stimulant and hydragogue cathartic used as a strong laxative.
Meaning
The powdered pulp of this fruit, a powerful hepatic stimulant and hydragogue cathartic used as a strong laxative.
More Meanings
- A viny plant, of species Citrullus colocynthis, native to the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. It produces a lemon-sized, yellowish, green-mottled, spongy, and extremely bitter fruit.
Word Forms
- colocynths
- colocynthis
Synonyms for colocynth
Depending on context, synonyms include egusi.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include colocynthis, colicroot, lemon, citron, watermelon, kola.
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