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Cowhage
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What's The Definition Of Cowhage?Synonyms | Synonyms for Cowhage: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cowhage: See Also | Cowhage In Webster's Dictionary \Cow"hage\ (kou"h?j), n. [Cf. Hind. kaw[amc]nch,
ko[=a]nch.] (Bot.)
A leguminous climbing plant of the genus {Mucuna}, having
crooked pods covered with sharp hairs, which stick to the
fingers, causing intolerable itching. The spicul[ae] are
sometimes used in medicine as a mechanical vermifuge.
[Written also {couhage}, {cowage}, and {cowitch}.]
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