单词 | castor oil |
释义 | castor oil/ˈkɑːstə(r) ˌɔɪl /noun [mass noun] A pale yellow oil obtained from castor beans, used as a purgative, a lubricant, and in manufacturing oil-based products.Mild oily purgatives like castor oil or bulk laxatives such as linseed or psyllium seeds are recommended....
OriginMid 18th century: perhaps so named because it succeeded castor2 in medicinal use. |
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