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psyllium seed

n :  the seed of a fleawort (esp. Plantago psyllium) that has the property of swelling and becoming gelatinous when moist and is used as a mild laxative - called also fleaseed , plantago seed , psyllium  - see METAMUCIL  .
 
 

 
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