What is the definition of Lagenaria vulgaris? | Dictionary.net

LAGENARIA VULGARIS

\le͡ɪd͡ʒnˈe͡əɹi͡ə vˈʌlɡɑːɹˌɪs], \le‍ɪd‍ʒnˈe‍əɹi‍ə vˈʌlɡɑːɹˌɪs], \l_eɪ_dʒ_n_ˈeə_ɹ_iə v_ˈʌ_l_ɡ_ɑː_ɹ_ˌɪ_s]\

Definitions of LAGENARIA VULGARIS

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

Sort: Oldest first

The calabash. The pulp of the fruit is bitter and somewhat laxative, and may be substituted for colocynth. In the West Indies it is used as a poultice for inflamed eyes. One variety is poisonous. [Gr.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

Word of the day

Pulse, long

One which strikes the finger to a great extent in length.

View More

Nearby Words