spurge
pronunciation
How to pronounce spurge in British English:
UK [spɜ:dʒ]
How to pronounce spurge in American English:
US [spɜdʒ]
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- Noun:
- any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia; usually having milky often poisonous juice
Word Origin
- spurge (n.)
- plant species, late 14c., from Old French espurge, from espurgier "to purge" (transitive and intransitive), from Latin expurgare, from ex- "out" (see ex-) + purgare "to purge" (see purge (v.)). So called from the purgative and emetic properties of the plant's root.
Example
- 1. The ranch was a meagre little place , leafy spurge taking over .