Thesaurus: euphorbium
An inodorous exudation, usually in the form of yellow tears, produced chiefly by the African Euphorbia resinifrea. It was formerly employed medicinally, but was found so violent in its effects that its use is nearly aban…
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- n. An inodorous exudation, usually in the form of yellow tears, produced chiefly by the African Euphorbia resinifrea. It was formerly employed medicinally, but was found so violent in its effects that its use is nearly abandoned.
- n. an acrid brown gum resin now used mainly in veterinary medicine
- An inodorous exudation, usually in the form of yellow tears, produced chiefly by the African Euphorbia resinifrea. It was formerly employed medicinally, but was found so violent in its effects that its use is nearly abandoned.
- An inodorous exudation, usually in the form of yellow tears,produced chiefly by the African Euphorbia resinifrea. It was formerlyemployed medicinally, but was found so violent in its effects thatits use is nearly abandoned.
- n an acrid brown gum resin now used mainly in veterinary medicine