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ricino
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ʁiˈsinu/rí·ci·no
Definition
1A shrub-like plant (Ricinus communis) of the Euphorbiaceae family, whose seeds produce an oil used in pharmacy and industry.
Usage examples
“Castor oil is a traditional purgative.”
“The castor bean plantation stretches across the field.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
castor oilcastor bean