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An herb used in medicine (Plantago Psyllium), named from the shape of its seeds.

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  1. n. An herb used in medicine (Plantago Psyllium), named from the shape of its seeds.
  2. n. plantain of Mediterranean regions whose seeds swell and become gelatinous when moist and are used as a mild laxative
  3. An herb used in medicine (Plantago Psyllium), named from the shape of its seeds. Loudon.
  4. An herb used in medicine (Plantago Psyllium), named from theshape of its seeds. Loudon.
  5. n. plantain of Mediterranean regions whose seeds swell and become gelatinous when moist and are used as a mild laxative