rauwolfia
Meaning
Noun
- Any of several small trees and shrubs, of the genus Rauwolfia (genus), that yield materials of medical use.
- Any of a group of alkaloids extracted from these trees.
Origin
- From the genus name.
Modern English dictionary
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