scammony
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noun \ˈska-mə-nē\ plural scam·mo·nies
Definition of SCAMMONY
1
: a twining convolvulus (Convolvulus scammonia) of Asia Minor with a large thick root
2
a : the dried root of scammony b : a cathartic resin obtained from scammony
Origin of SCAMMONY
Middle English scamonie, from Old English & Anglo-French; Old English scammoniam, from Latin scammonia, from Greek skammōnia; Anglo-French scamonie, from Latin
First Known Use: before 12th century
Rhymes with SCAMMONY
scam·mo·ny
noun \ˈskam-ə-nē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; scam·mo·nies
Medical Definition of SCAMMONY
1
: a twining plant of the genus Convolvulus (C. scammonia) of Asia Minor with a large thick root
2
a : the dried root of scammony b : a cathartic resin obtained from scammony
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