Definitions
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- noun a genus of perennial plant with bristles; belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae
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Examples
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Chaya, also known as chayamansa, chayacol, and keki-chay, cnidoscolus chayamansa: Found naturally only on the Yucatan peninsula, the leaves of this non-flowering herb have been used in Mayan cuisine since pre-Hispanic times.
A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006
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Chaya, also known as chayamansa, chayacol, and keki-chay, cnidoscolus chayamansa: Found naturally only on the Yucatan peninsula, the leaves of this non-flowering herb have been used in Mayan cuisine since pre-Hispanic times.
A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006
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Chaya, also known as chayamansa, chayacol, and keki-chay, cnidoscolus chayamansa: Found naturally only on the Yucatan peninsula, the leaves of this non-flowering herb have been used in Mayan cuisine since pre-Hispanic times.
A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006
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