Definition of scammony
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1 : a twining convolvulus (Convolvulus scammonia) of Asia Minor with a large thick root
2a : the dried root of scammonyb : a cathartic resin obtained from scammony
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Origin and Etymology 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
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scammonies
1: a twining plant of the genus Convolvulus (C. scammonia) of Asia Minor with a large thick root
2a: the dried root of scammonyb: a cathartic resin obtained from scammony
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