Meaning of Ricinus in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   Ricinus

   Etymology

   Old English; earliest use found in Pseudo-Apuleius' Herbarium. From classical Latin ricinus castor oil plant (Pliny), of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. a genus of herb having only one known species: castor-oil plant