CEVADILLA Meaning and
Definition
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Cevadilla is a noun that refers to a perennial plant native to Mexico and certain parts of Central America, scientifically known as Schoenocaulon officinale. It belongs to the family Melanthiaceae and is also commonly called the sabadilla plant.
The cevadilla plant typically reaches a height of about two to three feet and bears narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It produces small, white flowers in clusters during the spring season. The plant's seeds, commonly referred to as cevadilla seeds or sabadilla beans, contain a potent toxic substance known as veratrine. Veratrine is a naturally occurring alkaloid compound that acts as an insecticide and has been historically used for its toxic properties.
Cevadilla seeds have long been utilized as a source of veratrine for various applications, particularly in the production of insecticides and treatments for external parasites like lice and fleas. However, due to the toxic nature of veratrine and the availability of synthetic alternatives, the use of cevadilla as a source of insecticides has declined over the years.
It is important to note that ingesting or coming into direct contact with cevadilla seeds or their extract can be extremely poisonous and harmful to humans and animals. Therefore, caution and proper safety measures should be observed when handling or using any products derived from cevadilla.
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Sabadilla, the seeds of Asagraea officinalis or Schaenocaulon officinale, the source of veratrina.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for CEVADILLA
- xevadilla
- vevadilla
- fevadilla
- devadilla
- cwvadilla
- csvadilla
- cdvadilla
- crvadilla
- c4vadilla
- c3vadilla
- cecadilla
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- cevzdilla
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- cevasilla
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Etymology of CEVADILLA
The word "cevadilla" has Latin origins. It is derived from the Latin word "sebadilla", which refers to the seeds of the plant "Veratrum album" or white hellebore. In Spanish, the word "cevadilla" specifically refers to the seed of "Veratrum sabadilla", a species closely related to Veratrum album. The term "sebadilla" was eventually adapted into Spanish as "cevadilla" and came to represent this particular plant species and its seed.
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