Spurge
Pronunciation : Spurge
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Etymol. uncertain.]
Definition : Defn: To emit foam; to froth; -- said of the emission of yeast from beer in course of fermentation. [Obs.] W. Cartright.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Spurge
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OF. espurge, F. ?purge, from OF. espurgier to purge, L. expurgare. See Expurgate, Purge.] (Bot.)
Definition : Defn: Any plant of the genus Euphobia. See Euphorbia. Spurge flax, an evergreen shrub (Daphne Gnidium) with crowded narrow leaves. It is native of Southern Europe. -- Spurge laurel, a European shrub (Daphne Laureola) with oblong evergreen leaves. -- Spurge nettle. See under Nettle. -- Spurge olive, an evergreen shrub (Daphne oleoides) found in the Mediterranean region.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913