withania

/wɪˈθænɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Withania, native to the tropical regions of the world and used in traditional medicine.

“The herbalist used Withania to create a natural remedy for stress and anxiety.”

2. adjective

Relating to or derived from the plant Withania.

“The researchers studied the withania-derived compounds in the new supplement.”

Synonyms

  • Indian ginseng
  • ashwagandha

Antonyms

  • harmful
  • toxic