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单词 physic nut
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physic nut


noun

an ornamental, tropical American tree, Jatropha curcas, of the spurge family, having ivylike leaves, small, yellow or greenish-yellow flowers, and olive-shaped fruit yielding a purgative, poisonous oil.
the fruit itself.
Also called Barbados nut, purging nut.

Origin of physic nut

First recorded in 1775–85

Words nearby physic nut

physician, Physician, heal thyself, physician's assistant, physicianship, physicist, physic nut, physicochemical, physics, physics model, physio-, physiocrat
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  • Of considerable importance is the physic-nut (Jatropha curcas), which is exported.

    Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3|Various
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