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jatropha

/dʒəˈtroʊfə/
ja · tro · pha
Plural:jatrophas
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jatropha Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various drought-resistant tropical plants, shrubs, or trees of the genus Jatropha in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), native primarily to the Americas, noted for their toxic, oil-rich seeds which are commonly used in the production of biodiesel.

Example

"Agricultural researchers are studying jatropha as a sustainable, non-food crop that can thrive in arid conditions to produce renewable biofuel."

• Rhymes for jatropha

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 from the Greek words 'iatros' (physician) and 'trophe' (nutrition or food), referring to the traditional medicinal uses of certain species in the genus.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jatropha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jatropha
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