'Spurge' definitions:
Definition of 'spurge'
From: WordNet
noun
Any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia; usually having milky often poisonous juice
Definition of 'Spurge'
From: GCIDE
- Spurge \Spurge\ (sp[^u]rj), v. t. [Etymol. uncertain.] To emit foam; to froth; -- said of the emission of yeast from beer in course of fermentation. [Obs.] --W. Cartright. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Spurge'
From: GCIDE
- Spurge \Spurge\, n. [OF. espurge, F. ['e]purge, from OF. espurgier to purge, L. expurgare. See Expurgate, Purge.] (Bot.) Any plant of the genus Euphorbia. See Euphorbia. [1913 Webster]
- Spurge flax, an evergreen shrub (Daphne Gnidium) with crowded narrow leaves. It is a native of Southern Europe.
- Spurge laurel, a European shrub (Daphne Laureola) with oblong evergreen leaves.
- Spurge nettle. See under Nettle.
- Spurge olive, an evergreen shrub (Daphne oleoides) found in the Mediterranean region. [1913 Webster]
Words containing 'Spurge'
- Spurging,
- Spurge flax,
- Spurge laurel,
- Spurge nettle,
- Spurge olive,
- Wart spurge,
- allegheny spurge,
- caper spurge,
- cypress spurge,
- dwarf spurge,
- flowering spurge,
- hairy spurge,
- japanese spurge,
- leafy spurge,
- myrtle spurge,
- petty spurge,
- slipper spurge,
- spurge family,
- sun spurge,
- toothed spurge,
- tramp's spurge,
- wild spurge,
- wood spurge,
- allegheny mountain spurge