MUCUNA
\mjuːkˈuːnə], \mjuːkˈuːnə], \m_j_uː_k_ˈuː_n_ə]\
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any of several erect or climbing woody plants of the genus Mucuna; widespread in tropics of both hemispheres
By Princeton University
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any of several erect or climbing woody plants of the genus Mucuna; widespread in tropics of both hemispheres
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By Robley Dunglison
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A genus of twining plants of the Leguminosae. The hairs of the pods of M. pruriens of the East and West Indies are the very irritant M. or cowhage, used as a counter-irritant and internally, mixed with molasses, as a vermifuge.
By Alexander Duane
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