rauvolfia
noun
- Definition
- any shrub or small tree of the genus Rauwolfia having leaves in whorls and cymose flowers; yield substances used medicinally especially as emetics or purgatives or antihypertensives
- Example
- The word 'rauvolfia' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Synonyms
- rauwolfia
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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