ricinus oil

[ ris-uh-nuhs ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. castor oil.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ricinus oil¹

1685–95; < New Latin, the genus name; Latin: literally, tick (parasite), allegedly so called in reference to the appearance of the seeds

Example Sentences

The purified Ricinus oil required for medicine is imported from England or Italy.

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