psyllium

[ sil-ee-uhm ]

noun
  1. Also called psyllium seed . the seeds of this plant, used as a laxative.

Origin of psyllium

1
1595–1605; <New Latin <Greek psýllion, psyllíon, derivative of psýlla flea

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British Dictionary definitions for psyllium

psyllium

/ (ˈsɪlɪəm) /


noun
  1. a grain, Plantago psafra, the husks of which are used medicinally as a laxative and to reduce blood cholesterol levels

Origin of psyllium

1
C16: Latin, from Greek psulla flea, due to the resemblance of the seeds to fleas

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