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Noun: turpeth  tur-pith
  1. The root of Operculina turpethum, formerly used as a purgative in medicine
    "Turpeth was once commonly prescribed for digestive ailments"
     
  2. The plant Operculina turpethum, native to tropical regions
    "Turpeth is still used in some traditional medicine systems"

Derived forms: turpeths

Encyclopedia: Turpeth