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scam·mo·ny | \ ˈska-mə-nē 
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\ plural scammonies
Definition of scammony
1 : a twining convolvulus (Convolvulus scammonia) of Asia Minor with a large thick root
2a : the dried root of scammony
b : a cathartic resin obtained from scammony
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scammony
nounscam·mo·ny | \ ˈskam-ə-nē \
\ plural scammonies
Medical Definition of scammony
1 : a twining plant of the genus Convolvulus (C. scammonia) of Asia Minor with a large thick root
2a : the dried root of scammony
b : a cathartic resin obtained from scammony
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The first known use of scammony was before the 12th century
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