Spurge
v. t.
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To emit foam; to froth; -- said of the emission of yeast from beer in course of fermentation. [Obs.]
Spurge
n.
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Any plant of the genus Euphorbia. See Euphorbia. (Bot.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Spurge flax
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an evergreen shrub (Daphne Gnidium) with crowded narrow leaves. It is a native of Southern Europe.
- Spurge laurel
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a European shrub (Daphne Laureola) with oblong evergreen leaves.
- Spurge nettle
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See under Nettle.
- Spurge olive
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an evergreen shrub (Daphne oleoides) found in the Mediterranean region.