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jatropha

Syllabification: (ja·tro·pha)

Pronunciation: /ˈjatrəfə/

Definition of jatropha

noun

any of various plants or shrubs of the genus Jatropha (family Euphorbiaceae), one species of which (Jatropha curcas) produces seeds that are used in the production of biodiesel.