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intisy

noun
in·​ti·​sy | \ ˈintəsē\
plural -es

Definition of intisy

: a spurge (Euphorbia intisy) from which rubber-yielding latex is obtained in limited quantities

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History and Etymology for intisy

New Latin (specific epithet of Euphorbia intisy)

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