Definition of Scrophularia

1. Noun. Type genus of Scrophulariaceae; named for the plants' supposed ability to cure scrofula: figworts.

Exact synonyms: Genus Scrophularia
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Scrophulariaceae, Figwort Family, Foxglove Family, Scrophulariaceae
Member holonyms: Figwort

Definition of Scrophularia

1. n. A genus of coarse herbs having small flowers in panicled cymes; figwort.

Medical Definition of Scrophularia

1. A genus of coarse herbs having small flowers in panicled cymes; figwort. Origin: NL. So called because it was reputed to be remedy for scrofula. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scrophularia

scrooches
scrooching
scrooge
scrooged
scrooges
scrooging
scroop
scrooped
scrooping
scroops
scrootch
scrootched
scrootches
scrootching
scrophularia (current term)
Scrophularia
Scrophulariaceae
scrophulariaceous
Scrophulariales
scrota
scrotal
scrotal
scrotal arteries
scrotal hernia
scrotal raphe
scrotal septum
scrotal tongue
scrotal vein
scrotal veins
scrotectomy

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