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THAPSIA FENICULA

\θˈapsi͡ə fɛnˈɪkjʊlə], \θˈapsi‍ə fɛnˈɪkjʊlə], \θ_ˈa_p_s_iə f_ɛ_n_ˈɪ_k_j_ʊ_l_ə]\

Definitions of THAPSIA FENICULA

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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A species found in southern Europe and northern Africa. The root bark yields resina thapsiae, and is saturated with a vesicant juice.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
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