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sabadilla

Pronunciation: /ˌsabəˈdɪlə/
Definition of sabadilla

noun

  • a Mexican plant of the lily family, whose seeds contain veratrine.
    • Schoenocaulon officinale, family Liliaceae
  • [mass noun] a preparation of sabadilla seeds, used as an agricultural insecticide and in medicines: [as modifier]:sabadilla dust

Origin:

early 19th century: from Spanish cebadilla, diminutive of cebada 'barley'

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Definition of sabadilla in the US English dictionary