LAWSONIA
\lɔːsˈə͡ʊni͡ə], \lɔːsˈəʊniə], \l_ɔː_s_ˈəʊ_n_iə]\
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An Asiatic and North African shrub (Lawsonia inermis), with smooth oval leaves, and fragrant white flowers. Henna is prepared from the leaves and twigs. In England the shrub is called Egyptian privet, and in the West Indies, Jamaica mignonette.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].