| ferula | A genus of umbelliferous plants, including ferula asafoetida, that yields pungent oils and resins used formerly as carminatives and now as cat and dog repellents. A related plant, f. Galbanum, is used similarly. F. Foetida is used as a fresh vegetable. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| ferulaceous | Pertaining to reeds and canes; having a stalk like a reed; as, ferulaceous plants. Origin: L. Ferulaceus, fr. Ferula rod: cf. F. Ferulace. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |