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Vocabulary Entry
silphium
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noun
A flowering plant of the genus Silphium, historically used for medicinal and culinary purposes.
Example Sentences
"In ancient times, silphium was highly prized for its health benefits."
"The silphium plant was depicted on coins of the ancient city of Cyrene."
"Some believe that the silphium plant was harvested to extinction due to its popularity."