intisy

noun

in·​ti·​sy

ˈintəsē

plural -es

: a spurge (Euphorbia intisy) from which rubber-yielding latex is obtained in limited quantities

Word History

Etymology

New Latin (specific epithet of Euphorbia intisy)

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