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cascarilla

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A euphorbiaceous West Indian shrub (Croton eleuteria).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

The aromatic bark of this shrub, formerly used as a gentle tonic or mixed with tobacco for smoking.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 3

West Indian shrub with aromatic bark

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Croton eluteria

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: croton, Croton tiglium

History

Etymology

From Spanish cascarilla.