Meaning of psyllium in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

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