sabadilla

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English

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Etymology

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From Spanish cebadilla, diminutive of cebada (“barley”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌsæbəˈdɪlə/, /ˌsæbəˈdiːjə/
  • Rhymes: -ɪlə

Noun

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sabadilla (plural sabadillas)

  1. A Mexican and Central American plant of the lily family (Schoenocaulon officinale).
    Synonyms: caustic barley, Indian caustic barley
  2. The seeds of this plant, used in medicine and insecticides.
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