Associations to the word «Senna»

Wiktionary

SENNA, noun. (countable) Any of several plants of the tribe Cassieae, especially those of the genera Cassia and Senna, whose leaves and pods are used as a purgative and laxative.
SENNA, noun. (uncountable) The dried leaves or pods of these plants (especially of Cassia angustifolia or Cassia acutifolia) used medicinally.
SENNA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Fabaceae   — the senna tree.
SENNA ALATA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Fabaceae   — the candle bush or emperor's candlesticks, native to Mexico.

Dictionary definition

SENNA, noun. Any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally.

Wise words

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