Definitions
jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds
Word origin
From Ancient Greek ἐφέδρα (ephédra, “sitting upon”), from ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + ἕδρα (hédra, “seat”).
Used in a sentence
“Consider ephedra, an herbal stimulant that gained popularity as a weight-loss supplement in the 1990s — until hundreds of people reported ephedra-related problems including heart attacks, seizures and even deaths.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Leafless desert shrub”7 letters
02“Jointed desert shrub”7 letters
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