| azedarach | 1. <botany> A handsome Asiatic tree (Melia azedarach), common in the southern United States; called also, Pride of India, Pride of China, and Bead tree. 2. <medicine> The bark of the roots of the azedarach, used as a cathartic and emetic. Origin: F. Azedarac, Sp. Acederaque, Pers. Azaddirakht noble tree. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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