cowhage

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Noun
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cow=hage

CIDE DICTIONARY

cowhagen. [Cf. Hind. kaw, ko.].
     A leguminous climbing plant of the genus Mucuna, having crooked pods covered with sharp hairs, which stick to the fingers, causing intolerable itching. The spiculæ are sometimes used in medicine as a mechanical vermifuge.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

cowhage, var. of COWAGE.


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