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spurge
[ spurj ]
noun
- any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia, having a milky juice and flowers with no petals or sepals.
spurge
/ ²õ±èɜ˻åÏô /
noun
- any of various euphorbiaceous plants of the genus Euphorbia that have milky sap and small flowers typically surrounded by conspicuous bracts. Some species have purgative properties
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of spurge1
C14: from Old French espurge, from espurgier to purge, from Latin ±ð³æ±è³Ü°ù²µÄå°ù±ð to cleanse, from ex- 1+ ±è³Ü°ù²µÄå°ù±ð to purge
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Demand for luxury goods has soared after lockdowns as customers spurge on high-end goods.
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A couple of cross members on the arbor have broken, planks that retain beds have decayed and paths meticulously weeded just a month ago are full of nutsedge and prostrate spurge again.
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Ants have a close relationship with spotted spurge, Kent said.
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“Grasses, spurges and hostas are good examples. Yes, they flower, but most of us don’t really grow them for that benefit.â€
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Towns answered with a 3-pointer and made 5 of 6 free throws as the Purple Eagles closed on a 15-8 spurge.
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