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psyllium seed

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psyl⋅li⋅um

[sil-ee-uhm]
–noun
1. fleawort.
2. Also called psyllium seed. the seeds of this plant, used as a laxative.

Origin:
1595–1605; < NL < Gk psýllion, psyllíon, deriv. of psýlla flea
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Main Entry: psyl·li·um
Pronunciation: 'sil-E-&m
Function: noun
1 : FLEAWORT
2 : PSYLLIUM SEED

Main Entry: psyllium seed
Function: noun
: the seed of a fleawort (especially Plantago psyllium) that has the property of swelling and becoming gelatinous whenmoist and is used as a mild laxative called also fleaseed, plantago seed, psyllium; —see METAMUCIL
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psyllium psyl·li·um (sĭl'ē-əm)
n.

  1. An annual Eurasian plant having opposite leaves and small flowers borne in dense spikes.

  2. The seeds of this plant, widely used as a mild bulk laxative and sometimes added to foods as a dietary source of soluble fiber.

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