SPURGES
Noun
spurges
plural of spurge
Source: Wiktionary
SPURGE
Spurge, v. t. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Definition: To emit foam; to froth; -- said of the emission of yeast from
beer in course of fermentation. [Obs.] W. Cartright.
Spurge, n. Etym: [OF. espurge, F. épurge, from OF. espurgier to
purge, L. expurgare. See Expurgate, Purge.] (Bot.)
Definition: 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 Edition