frangula

noun

fran·​gu·​la ˈfraŋ-gyə-lə How to pronounce frangula (audio)
: the bark of the alder buckthorn used in medicine especially formerly for its laxative properties

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“Frangula.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/frangula. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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