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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ephedra

/ɛˈfɛdrə/ noun · British & US
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What does ephedra mean?

noun

A plant of the genus Ephedra, native to Asia and North America, whose stems contain ephedrine. Ephedra is also used as a term in the study of ancient Sumerian and Akkadian languages.

Example

"The botanist studied the properties of ephedra in the desert."

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