jatropha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several plants, of the genus Jatropha, native to the Northern Hemisphere; some have medicinal attributes and others are grown as a source of biodiesel.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒatɹəfə/

Word forms

jatropha jatrophas

Etymology

From the genus name.

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