sabadilla en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌsæbəˈdɪlə/
- /ˌsæbəˈdiːjə/
Etymology
From Spanish cebadilla, diminutive of cebada (“barley”).
Meanings
- A Mexican and Central American plant of the family Melanthiaceae (Schoenocaulon officinale, syn. Sabadilla officinalis).
- The seeds of this plant, used in medicine and insecticides.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sabadillas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| cebadilla | alternative, archaic | lexicographic | |
| cevadilla | alternative, archaic | lexicographic |