Meaning Of The Word Colocynth
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Colocynth Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Colocynth?
colocynth in American English
an African and Asian perennial vine (Citrullus colocynthis) of the gourd family, whose small, dried fruits are used in making a strong cathartic noun: a plant, Citrullus colocynthis, belonging to the gourd family, of the warmer parts of Asia, the Mediterranean region, etc., bearing a round, yellow or green fruit with a bitter pulp |
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