Spurge: meaning, definitions and examples

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spurge

 

[ spษœrdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Spurge refers to a diverse group of plants belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae, many of which have milky sap and can be found in various habitats. These plants often have distinctive flowers and leaves and include species that are used in traditional medicine as well as ornamental plants in gardens.

Synonyms

Euphorbia, cactus plant, milkweed

Examples of usage

  • The garden was adorned with a variety of spurge, showcasing its unique leaves and flowers.
  • Some species of spurge are known to have medicinal properties that have been used for centuries.
  • The spurge plant is often used in landscaping due to its resilience and aesthetic appeal.

Translations

Translations of the word "spurge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น euphorbia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคฐเฅเคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wolfsmilch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ euphorbia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะปะพั‡ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wilczomlecz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใ‚ฆใƒ€ใ‚คใ‚ฐใ‚ต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท euphorbe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ euforbia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผtleฤŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํฌ๋ฅด๋น„์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ุจู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eufรณrbie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ euforbia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงๆˆŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ euforbija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ euphorbia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏั‚ั‚ั– ำฉัั–ะผะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒงแƒฃแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผxtษ™lif

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ euforbia

Etymology

The word 'spurge' comes from the Middle English 'sperge', which is derived from the Old French 'espurge', meaning 'to purge'. This etymology reflects the historical use of some species of spurge in herbal medicine, particularly as a purgative. The application of the term has evolved over time to denote various plants within the Euphorbiaceae family, which are characterized by their milky sap and unique floral structures. The classification of spurge has expanded as botanical science has developed, leading to a better understanding of the numerous species and their ecological roles. The diversity of spurge species showcases the adaptability of these plants to different environments, contributing to their widespread presence across the globe.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,947 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.