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noun
1.
a Mexican plant, Schoenocaulon officinale, of the lily family, having long, grasslike leaves and bitter seeds.
2.
the seeds of this plant, formerly used medicinally and as a source of veratrine and veratridine.
Origin:
1805–15; < Spanish cebadilla Indian caustic barley, diminutive of cebada barley (feminine) ≪ Latin cibātus (masculine) fodder, nutriment, equivalent to cibā(re) to feed + -tus suffix of v. action
1805–15; < Spanish cebadilla Indian caustic barley, diminutive of cebada barley (feminine) ≪ Latin cibātus (masculine) fodder, nutriment, equivalent to cibā(re) to feed + -tus suffix of v. action
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Sabadillas
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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