Associations to the word «Euphorbium»

Wiktionary

EUPHORBIUM, noun. An acrid dull yellow or brown resin consisting of the concreted milky juice of several species of Euphorbia, formerly used as a purgative and emetic.

Dictionary definition

EUPHORBIUM, noun. An acrid brown gum resin now used mainly in veterinary medicine.

Wise words

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