Meanings
nounlignum nephriticum (uncountable)
- uncountableA traditional diuretic derived from the wood of the narra and the Mexican kidneywood.
Origin
Latin, meaning "kidney wood".
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lignum nephriticum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lignum%20nephriticum
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