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senna

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Plants, Drugs, medicines
sen·na /ˈsenə/ noun [uncountable]  HBPMDa tropical plant with a fruit that is often used to make a medicine to help your bowels work 番泻树〔一种热带植物,其果实常用作泻药〕
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sennaDieters are particularly vulnerable to the side effects of laxatives like senna.For instance, in 1666 he was granted a licence for the cultivation of senna in the plantations.People who use senna can also become addicted to its laxative effects.We must be certain we like the looks of a plant such as wild senna, .
Origin senna (1500-1600) Modern Latin Arabic sana
sen·na nounChineseSyllable
that fruit often tropical with Corpus a plant is a


senna
senna /ˈsenə/ noun [uncountable]
 Date: 1500-1600
 Language: Modern Latin
 Origin: Arabic sana
a tropical plant with a fruit that is often used to make a medicine to help your bowels work


Senna
Senna, Ayrton /ˈeətn $ ˈeər-/
(1960–94) a Brazilian racing driver, considered to be one of the greatest ever, who was the world champion driver in 1988, 1990, and 1991. He was killed in an accident while he was competing in a race in Italy.