senna
any plant, shrub, or tree belonging to the genus Cassia, of the legume family, having pinnate leaves and large clusters of flowers.
any of various cathartic drugs consisting of the dried leaflets of certain of these plants, as one drug (Alexandrian senna ) derived from C. acutifolia, or another (Tinnevelly senna ) derived from C. angustifolia.
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Jacob Bernstein on why the Academy snubbed Bill Cunningham New York, senna, and other crowd-pleasers.
Oscar’s Documentary Myopia: Popular Films Don’t Get Nominated | Jacob Bernstein | February 2, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTSometimes he ate dry senna and raisins mixed on a plate, and we teased away the raisins, and he had to chew the senna "bare."
Aunt Madge's Story | Sophie MayConcentrated infusion of senna, as generally met with, is nearly worthless.
Soak prunes over night in cold water to cover, add the senna leaves tied in cheesecloth, and cook slowly until prunes are tender.
Better Meals for Less Money | Mary GreenAs to the bowels, some senna and camomile tea at bedtime would help to clear them.
The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 | Various
A mixture of castor and codliver oil, senna and asafœtida would have been nectar compared with it.
Life in an Indian Outpost | Gordon Casserly
British Dictionary definitions for senna (1 of 2)
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any of various tropical plants of the leguminous genus Cassia, esp C. angustifolia (Arabian senna) and C. acutifolia (Alexandrian senna), having typically yellow flowers and long pods
senna leaf the dried leaflets of any of these plants, used as a cathartic and laxative
senna pods the dried fruits of any of these plants, used as a cathartic and laxative
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British Dictionary definitions for Senna (2 of 2)
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Ayrton (ˈɛətən). 1960–94, Brazilian racing driver: world champion (1988, 1990, 1991)
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