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gelsemium definition

gel·se·mi·um (jel sē′mē əm)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Gelsemium) of twining shrubs of the logania family, bearing fragrant yellow flowers
  2. the poisonous root of one variety, once used medicinally

Etymology: ModL < It gelsomino, jessamine < Ar yāsamīn: see jasmine

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