Bryonin | n. (Chem.) A bitter principle obtained from the root of the bryony (Bryonia alba and Bryonia dioica). It is a white, or slightly colored, substance, and is emetic and cathartic. [ 1913 Webster ] |
Bryony | n. [ L. bryonia, Gr. brywni`a, fr. bry`ein to swell, esp. of plants. ] (Bot.) The common name of several cucurbitaceous plants of the genus Bryonia. The root of Bryonia alba (rough bryony or white bryony) and of Bryonia dioica is a strong, irritating cathartic. [ 1913 Webster ] Black bryony, a plant (Tamus communis) so named from its dark glossy leaves and black root; black bindweed. [ 1913 Webster ]
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