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dulcamara

Syllabification: (dul·ca·ma·ra)
Pronunciation: /ˌdəlkəˈmerə/
Definition of dulcamara

noun

  • an extract of woody nightshade, used in homeopathy especially for treating skin diseases and chest complaints.

Origin:

late 16th century: from medieval Latin (used as a specific epithet in Solanum dulcamara), from Latin dulcis 'sweet' + amara 'bitter'

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