Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Senna

//ˈsɛnə// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Italian.
Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several plants of the tribe Cassieae, especially those of the genera Cassia and Senna, whose leaves and pods are used as a purgative and laxative. countable
  2. 2
    any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally wordnet
  3. 3
    The dried leaves or pods of these plants (especially of Senna alexandrina, syn. Cassia angustifolia or Cassia acutifolia), used medicinally. uncountable
  4. 4
    Senna glycoside, a laxative. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Arabic سَنَا (sanā, “senna”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Italian Senna; this surname is predominantly attested in Brazil, however it is not of Portuguese origin.

See also for "senna"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: senna