scammony
noun
scam·mo·ny
ˈska-mə-nē
plural scammonies
1
: a twining convolvulus (Convolvulus scammonia) of Asia Minor with a large thick root
2
a
: the dried root of scammony
b
: a cathartic resin obtained from scammony
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