Briony (Noun)
Meaning
A vine of the genus Bryonia having large leaves and small flowers and yielding acrid juice with emetic and purgative properties.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The briony vine was carefully cultivated in the garden for its medicinal properties.
- In ancient times, the juice of the briony was used to induce vomiting and cleanse the body.
- The doctor warned against ingesting the briony, as its emetic properties could be hazardous in large quantities.
- The herbalist carefully harvested the briony leaves, taking care not to touch the acrid sap.
- In traditional medicine, the briony was used to treat a variety of ailments, from fever to indigestion.