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jaborandi
CIDE DICTIONARY
jaborandi, n.
The native name of a South American rutaceous shrub (Pilocarpus pennatifolius ). The leaves are used in medicine as an diaphoretic and sialogogue. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
jaborandi, n. (pl. jaborandis)
1 any shrub of the genus Pilocarpus, of S. America.
2 the dried leaflets of this, having diuretic and diaphoretic properties.
1 any shrub of the genus Pilocarpus, of S. America.
2 the dried leaflets of this, having diuretic and diaphoretic properties.
Etymology
Tupi-Guarani jaburandi
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