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Word entry · 7 letters

ephedra

Best crossword clue

"Leafless desert shrub"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈɛfɪdɹə/Part of speech nounSorted adeehprStarts with EEnds with A2 clues
1E2P3H4E5D6R7A

Definitions

  1. 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

01Leafless desert shrub7 letters
02Jointed desert shrub7 letters

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