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colocynth [ˈkɒləsɪnθ] n 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a cucurbitaceous climbing plant, Citrullus colocynthis, of the Mediterranean region and Asia, having bitter-tasting fruit 2. (Medicine / Pharmacology) the dried fruit pulp of this plant, used as a strong purgative Also called bitter apple [from Latin colocynthis, from Greek kolokunthis, from kolokunthē gourd, of obscure origin] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"The bitter is indeed to come," said the countess; "and such bitter that colocynth is sweet and oleander toothsome in comparison. |
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