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senna

SEH-nuh

Senna (noun) means a plant whose leaves and pods are used to make a strong natural laxative. Example: “Senna tea is sometimes used to relieve constipation.”

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A plant whose leaves and pods are used to make a strong natural laxative.
"Senna tea is sometimes used to relieve constipation."

How to use senna

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA plant used to make laxatives.

Word forms

sennas plural, Sennas plural

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Etymology

From Arabic sanā, the name of the plant.

Origin: Arabic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “senna” mean?

The word “senna” means a plant whose leaves and pods are used to make a strong natural laxative. In plain terms, a plant used to make laxatives.

How do you pronounce “senna”?

“Senna” is pronounced SEH-nuh (/ˈsɛnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “senna” in a sentence?

Here is “senna” used in a sentence: “Senna tea is sometimes used to relieve constipation.”

What part of speech is “senna”?

“Senna” is a noun.

Where does the word “senna” come from?

The word “senna” comes from Arabic. From Arabic sanā, the name of the plant.

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