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Definition of: scammony
(skam′ə·nē) noun
1. A climbing plant (Convolvulus scammonia) of the morning–glory family, native in Asia Minor, with tuberous roots containing a milky juice.
2. The dried resin of scammony roots, used as a strong cathartic. [<L scammonia <Gk. skammōnia]
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