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Definition of psyllium

psyllium

/ˈsɪl.i.əm/
psyl · li · um
Plural:psylliums
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• noun

1

The mucilaginous seeds or seed husks of certain plantains (especially Plantago ovata), widely used as a dietary fiber supplement, thickener, and bulk-forming laxative.

Example

"The nutritionist recommended adding a spoonful of psyllium to her morning smoothie to increase her daily soluble fiber intake."

2

Any of several Old World annual herbs of the genus Plantago (family Plantaginaceae), especially Plantago ovata or Plantago afra, cultivated in India and the Mediterranean region for their mucilage-rich seeds.

Example

"Farmers in northwestern India cultivate vast fields of psyllium during the cool, dry winter season."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin psyllium, from Ancient Greek psyllion, a diminutive of psylla ('flea'), so named because the plant's small, dark, shiny seeds resemble fleas.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Psyllium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/psyllium
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