senna
IPA: sˈɛnʌ
noun
- (countable) Any of several plants of the tribe Cassieae, especially those of the genera Cassia and Senna, whose leaves and pods are used as a purgative and laxative.
- (uncountable) The dried leaves or pods of these plants (especially of Senna alexandrina, syn. Cassia angustifolia or Cassia acutifolia), used medicinally.
- (medicine) senna glycoside, a laxative.
- A surname from Italian.
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Examples of "senna" in Sentences
- Senna was the new world champion.
- Senna refused to settle for second.
- It was the last race that Senna won.
- Senna refused to comment on the matter.
- Senna went on to win with Prost second.
- Hi, thanks for checking the Senna image.
- Senna was continuing to slowly edge away.
- Patrese led but then Senna began to close in.
- They are present in senna, rhubarb and Aloe species.
- The Death of Ayrton Senna article makes no mention of a basilar skull fracture.