euphorbia

• Крупный и разнообразный род растений семейства Молочайные, характеризующийся млечным соком.

A large and diverse genus of plants within the family Euphorbiaceae, characterized by their milky sap.

uncountable · proper noun

1. C2formalscientific

   A very large and diverse genus of flowering plants in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), characterized by milky sap and a unique flower structure.

   Молочай

   • The Euphorbia genus includes over 2,000 species, from small herbs to large trees.
   • Many Euphorbia species are popular in gardens for their unusual shapes and colors.
   • The milky sap of some Euphorbia plants can be a skin irritant.

   Synonymsspurge

• Существительное, обозначающее едкую коричневую камедистую смолу, в настоящее время используемую в основном в ветеринарии.

A noun referring to an acrid brown gum resin, now primarily used in veterinary medicine.

uncountable

1. Resin used in veterinary medicineC2formalmedical

   An acrid brown gum resin derived from certain Euphorbia plants, used primarily in veterinary medicine as a counterirritant or purgative.

   Смола, используемая в ветеринарии

   • The veterinarian applied a small amount of euphorbium to the horse's leg to reduce swelling.
   • Historically, euphorbium was used in folk remedies but now is restricted to animal care.
   • Preparation of euphorbium requires careful handling due to its irritant properties.