senega

[ sen-i-guh ]

/ ˈsɛn ɪ gə /

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noun

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

the plant itself.

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Origin of senega

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

Words nearby senega

Seneca Lake, Seneca snakeroot, senecio, senectitude, Senefelder, senega, Senegal, Senegalese, Senegambia, Senegambia Confederation, senescent

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How to use senega in a sentence

From equal parts of squills and senega, as the last, but by displacement.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
(say 1⁄2 pint); digest for half an hour, strain, and add of syrup of senega, 1⁄2 fl.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
The central emetics are apomorphine, tartar emetic, ipecacuanha, senega and squill.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3|Various
Ammonia and senega should be given if the sufferer is very weak.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley

It is the antidote employed by the Senega Indians against the bite of the rattlesnake.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley

British Dictionary definitions for senega

senega

/ (ˈsɛnɪɡə) /

noun

a milkwort plant, Polygala senega, of the eastern US, with small white flowers

the root of this plant, used as an expectorant

Also called (US and Canadian): senega snakeroot, seneca snakeroot

Word Origin for senega

C18: variant of Seneca (the Indian tribe)

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