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hoodia

British

/ ˈhʊdɪə /

noun

any of several succulent asclepiadaceous plants of the genus Hoodia , of southern Africa, the sap of which suppresses appetite

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Look closely at the labels: CoQ10 pills help your heart work; charcoal absorbs all those unfriendly gases and toxins; and hoodia aids in shedding those pounds.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 28, 2010

There are "CoQ10" softgels, "charcoal" pills and mysterious "hoodia" tablets.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 28, 2010

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