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senna

/ˈsɛn.ə/

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noun

/ˈsɛn.ə/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из различных растений рода Сенна, характеризующееся перисто-сложными листьями и яркими жёлтыми цветами, многие из которых используются в лечебных целях.

A noun referring to any of various plants of the genus Senna, characterized by pinnately compound leaves and showy yellow flowers, many of which are used for medicinal purposes.

  1. Medicinal plantC1formalmedical

    Any of various plants of the genus Senna, having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally as a laxative.

    ruСенна

    • The doctor recommended a tea made from senna to relieve constipation.
    • Senna is a common ingredient in many herbal laxatives.
    • The leaves of the senna plant are harvested for their medicinal properties.

    Synonymscassia

Forms
  • sennas plural form
  • sennas' possessive plural form
  • senna's possessive singular form