senega

noun

sen·​e·​ga ˈse-ni-gə 

: the dried root of seneca snakeroot that contains an irritating saponin and is used as an expectorant

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing senega

• senega root

Medical Definition

senega

noun

sen·​e·​ga ˈsen-i-gə 

: the dried root of seneca snakeroot that contains an irritating saponin and was formerly used as an expectorant