Ricinus

[risinәs]

Definition

(noun.) a genus of herb having only one known species: castor-oil plant.

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Definition

(n.) A genus of plants of the Spurge family, containing but one species (R. communis), the castor-oil plant. The fruit is three-celled, and contains three large seeds from which castor oil iss expressed. See Palma Christi.

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Definition

n. a genus of apetalous plants whose one species is Ricinus communis the castor-oil plant.—adj. Ricinol′ic pertaining to or obtained from castor-oil.

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