Found 2 items, similar to spurge.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: spurge
spurge
n : any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia; usually
having milky often poisonous juice
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Spurge
Spurge
\Spurge\ (sp[^u]rj), v. t. [Etymol. uncertain.]
To emit foam; to froth; -- said of the emission of yeast from
beer in course of fermentation. [Obs.] --W. Cartright.
[1913 Webster]
Spurge
\Spurge\, n. [OF. espurge, F. ['e]purge, from OF.
espurgier to purge, L. expurgare. See
Expurgate,
Purge.]
(Bot.)
Any plant of the genus Euphorbia. See
Euphorbia.
[1913 Webster]
Spurge flax, an evergreen shrub (
Daphne Gnidium) with
crowded narrow leaves. It is a native of Southern Europe.
Spurge laurel, a European shrub (
Daphne Laureola) with
oblong evergreen leaves.
Spurge nettle. See under
Nettle.
Spurge olive, an evergreen shrub (
Daphne oleoides) found
in the Mediterranean region.
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