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ephedra

ep·hedra

UK/ˈɛfɪdɹə/ US/ɪˈfɛdɹə/ uncommon

noun

1.

jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds

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Origin

From Ancient Greek ἐφέδρα (ephédra, “sitting upon”), from ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + ἕδρα (hédra, “seat”).

Phrases

  • gray ephedra
  • green ephedra
  • Nevada ephedra

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