Definition

A type of plant that belongs to the Spurge family, known for its seeds that are used to make castor oil.

Example

The farmer planted ricinus to produce castor oil for his business.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the plant called ricinus?

Yeah, isn't that the one that produces castor oil?

Exactly! It's fascinating how one plant can have so many uses.

Totally! I love learning about interesting plants like ricinus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ricinus → The word 'ricinus' comes from Latin, meaning 'tick' or 'knot'. It refers to the plant Ricinus communis, commonly known as the castor bean plant, which produces seeds that resemble ticks.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for 'tick' — that's why 'ricinus' refers to a plant whose seeds look like ticks.

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