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euphrasia

Syllabification: (eu·phra·sia)
Pronunciation: /yo͞oˈfrāZHə/
Definition of euphrasia

noun

  • a plant of the genus Euphrasia in the figwort family, especially eyebright.
  • a preparation of eyebright used in herbal medicine and homeopathy, especially for treating eye problems.

Origin:

early 18th century: via medieval Latin from Greek, literally 'cheerfulness'

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