senega

[ sen-i-guh ]

noun

1. the dried root of a milkwort, Polygala senega, of the eastern U.S., used as an expectorant and diuretic.
2. the plant itself.

senega

/ ˈsɛnɪɡə /

noun

1. a milkwort plant, Polygala senega, of the eastern US, with small white flowers
2. the root of this plant, used as an expectorant

Word History and Origins

Origin of senega¹

1730–40; variant of Seneca, from its use by this tribe

Word History and Origins

Origin of senega¹

C18: variant of Seneca (the Indian tribe)

Example Sentences

From equal parts of squills and senega, as the last, but by displacement.

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(say 1⁄2 pint); digest for half an hour, strain, and add of syrup of senega, 1⁄2 fl.

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The central emetics are apomorphine, tartar emetic, ipecacuanha, senega and squill.

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Ammonia and senega should be given if the sufferer is very weak.

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It is the antidote employed by the Senega Indians against the bite of the rattlesnake.

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