rauwolfia
noun /rɔ'wʊlfiə/
- Definition
- any shrub or small tree of the genus Rauwolfia having leaves in whorls and cymose flowers; yield substances used medicinally especially as emetics or purgatives or antihypertensives
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'rauwolfia': She showed great rauwolfia during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
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