tephrosia

See also: Tephrosia

English

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Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

tephrosia (plural tephrosias)

  1. (botany) Any of the genus Tephrosia of leguminous shrubby plants and herbs.
    • 1866, American Journal of Pharmacy and the Sciences Supporting Public Health
      Though the tephrosia is a powerful agent, and, if carried too far beyond the antagonistic action of the poison, is, I presume, not entirely without danger, I have never known any bad symptoms to arise from its use.

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