First Known Use: 1562
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senecio
noun se·ne·cio \si-ˈnē-sh(ē-ˌ)ō\
plural se·ne·cios
Definition of SENECIO
: any of a large genus (Senecio) of widely distributed composite plants that have alternate or basal leaves and flower heads usually with yellow ray flowers
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Origin of SENECIO
New Latin, from Latin, old man, groundsel (from its hoary pappus), from sen-, senic-, senex old man
Medical Dictionary
senecio
noun se·ne·cio \si-ˈnē-sh(ē-ˌ)ō\
Medical Definition of SENECIO
1
capitalized : a genus of widely distributed plants (family Compositae) including some containing various alkaloids which are poisonous to livestock
2
plural se·ne·cios : any plant of the genus Senecio
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