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語源

From Latin psyllium, from Ancient Greek ψύλλιον (psúllion, “fleawort”), from ψύλλα (psúlla, “flea”) + -ιον (-ion, forming neuter diminutives).

名詞

psyllium (usually uncountable, plural psylliums)

1. Any of several plants of Plantago subg. Psyllium.

   Synonyms: fleawort, ispaghula

2. The seed husk of such plants, especially as a commercial dietary supplement used for mucilage and as a mild laxative.