Ricinus

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See also: ricinus

Translingual

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Ricinus seeds
Ricinus bird louse

Etymology

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From Latin ricinus (tick), so called because the castor seed is shaped like a tick.

Proper noun

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Ricinus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Euphorbiaceae – the castor plant.
  2. A taxonomic genus within the family Ricinidae – several bird lice.

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References

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castor oil plant
bird louse