Definition/Meaning of colocynth

• English - Noun: colocynth ( plural colocynths ) A viny plant , Citrullus colocynthis , native to the Mediterranean Basin and Asia . It produces a lemon-sized, yellowish , green-mottled, spongy , and extremely bitter fruit , a powerful hepatic stimulant and hydragogue cathartic used as a strong laxative . Synonyms ( Citrullus colocynthis ) : bitter apple , bitter cucumber , egusi , vine of Sodom , desert gourd…
• English - External links: Colocynth on Wikipedia . Wikipedia
• English - Etymology: See colocynthis
• English - Pronunciation: ( UK ) IPA (key) : /kɒl.əˈsɪnθ/