n. 1 a Mexican plant, Schoenocaulon officinale, with seeds yielding veratrine. 2 a preparation of these seeds, used in medicine and agriculture.
[ Sp. cebadilla dimin. of cebada barley ]
n. 1 a Mexican plant, Schoenocaulon officinale, with seeds yielding veratrine. 2 a preparation of these seeds, used in medicine and agriculture.
[ Sp. cebadilla dimin. of cebada barley ]
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