CAESALPINIA
\sˌiːsɐlpˈɪni͡ə], \sˌiːsɐlpˈɪniə], \s_ˌiː_s_ɐ_l_p_ˈɪ_n_iə]\
Definitions of CAESALPINIA
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Leguminosae. Called after Caesalpinus. A small Siamese tree, the wood of which is used in decoction, in cases of contusion. Brazil wood, Pernambuco or Fernambuco wood, formerly used as an astringent, is the wood of Caesalpin'ia Echina'ta. This is the proper Brazil wood; but another variety in commerce is the Brasiletto from Caesalpinia Brasiliensis and C. crista, which grow in the West Indies. The Nicaragua or Peach-wood is analogous to this, and is said to be derived from a species of Caesalpinia. The kernel of Caesalpin'ia Bonducell'a, the seed of which is called in India Kutkuleja and Kutoo Kurunja, is given as a febrifuge tonic. Dose, ten grains.
By Robley Dunglison