Turbith
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Turbith is a noun meaning A type of purgative drug made from the root of a type of morning glory plant (Operculina turpethum); or the plant itself.
Meaning
A type of purgative drug made from the root of a type of morning glory plant (Operculina turpethum); or the plant itself.
Example Sentences
[…] turbith, agarick, mirabolanes, hermodactils from the East Indies, tobacco from the West […]
Word Forms
- turpeth
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include turbeth, turpeth, gutwort, turmerick, thoroughwort, thrumwort.
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