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



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