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senna

/sɛnə/ noun · British & US
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What does senna mean?

noun

A plant of the genus Cassia, especially Cassia senna, whose pods are used to make a laxative. A powder made from the pods of this plant.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a dose of senna to help with constipation."

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