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senna Definition

senna (sen′ə)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Cassia) of plants of the caesalpinia family, with finely divided leaves and yellow flowers
  2. the dried leaflets of various sennas, used, esp. formerly, as a laxative

Etymology: ML sene < Ar sanā

senna Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: Senokot Tablets are a natural constipation remedy containing the ingredient senna, extracted from the senna plant.
  • take: The problem with taking senna to get things moving is that it is a stimulant laxative.

Modifies a noun

  • pod: Sellers: No, I've just ordered a new super strong reversal senna pod, twelve horse power convertable.
  • leave: Ingredients Figs, glycerine, senna leaves, lactose, senna pods, pulp of tamarinds, natural orange extract.
  • tablet: She only uses it now as a backup if she hasn't been for a few days, she takes 4 senna tablets daily.
  • equivalent: Each Senokot Tablet contains standardized senna equivalent to 7.5mg total sennosides.

Noun used with modifier

stimulant: The stimulant laxatives senna and cascara are also safe.