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zea

Pronunciation: zē′ă
The styles and stigmas of Zea mays (family Gramineae), Indian corn; formerly used as a diuretic and antispasmodic.

Synonym(s): cornsilk

[Mod. L. maize]




 

 

 

 

 

 



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