01 n. The common name of several cucurbitaceous plants of the genus Bryonia. The root of Bryonia alba (rough bryony or white bryony) and of Bryo…
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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.(Bot.)
Phrases & compounds
Black bryony —
a plant (Tamus communis) so named from its dark glossy leaves and black root; black bindweed.