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jatropha

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/ ˈdʒætrəfə /

noun

  1. any plant of the genus Jatropha , esp the poisonous shrub Jatropha curcas , originating in Central America but also found in Asia and Africa; used mainly as a component for biofuel

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Etymology

Origin of jatropha

from Greek iatros physician + trophē nourishment

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