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scammony - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'scammony' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Scammony [ n.]
- A species of bindweed or Convolvulus (C. Scammonia).
- An inspissated sap obtained from the root of the Convolvulus Scammonia, of a blackish gray color, a nauseous smell like that of old cheese, and a somewhat acrid taste. It is used in medicine as a cathartic.