Meaning of psyllium in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈsɪliəm/

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1. Noun

   psyllium

   Etymology

   mid 16th century: via Latin from Greek psullion, from psulla‘flea’ (because the seeds resemble fleas)

   Definitions

   1. plantain of Mediterranean regions whose seeds swell and become gelatinous when moist and are used as a mild laxative