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damiana

Syllabification: (dam·i·an·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌdamēˈanə/
Definition of damiana

noun

  • a small shrub native to Mexico whose leaves are used in herbal medicine and in the production of a liqueur. It is reputed to possess aphrodisiac qualities.
    • Turnera diffusa, family Turneraceae

Origin:

American Spanish

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