asperugo

/æs.pəˈruː.goʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Euphorbia, particularly Euphorbia peplus, also known as petty spurge, having a milky sap.

“The doctor used asperugo to treat the patient’s skin condition.”

2. noun

A type of weed or a wild plant.

“The asperugo in the garden was difficult to remove.”

Synonyms

  • Euphorbia peplus
  • petty spurge
  • weed
  • wild plant

Antonyms

  • cultivated plant
  • ornamental plant