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Definition of "euphorbia" [euphorbia]

  • A plant of the genus Euphorbia, which includes the spurges. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "euphorbia" in a sentence
  • "The euphorbia is a great addition to any garden, the color all the time is great, but particularly in fall and early spring."
  • "The former ambassador gained a greater success, however, when its original Latin name euphorbia pulcherrima was changed to poinsettia pulcherrima."
  • "The latex of certain trees, such as euphorbia, reduces permeability slightly."