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scammony

/skam-uh-nee/US // ˈskæm ə ni //UK // (ˈskæmənɪ) //

燃烧弹,燃烧器,燃烧,燃烧吧

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural scam·mo·nies.

    • : a twining, Asian convolvulus, Convolvulus scammonia.

Examples

  • When pure or virgin scammony can be procured it is an unnecessary preparation.

  • Thus Scammony does not act so well, and does not gripe, when the bowels are lined with mucus.

  • This is probably the case with such as Castor-oil, Scammony, and Jalap, which are simply cathartic in their action.

  • The resins of Jalap, Scammony, and other such substances, are affirmed to pass out along with them.

  • Thou cleanest the stomach like scammony, the lungs like hyssop; thou purgest the head like pyrethrig.