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Definition of wild senna
wild senna
Plural:wild sennas
wild senna Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A tall perennial herbaceous plant of the legume family (specifically species like Senna hebecarpa or Senna marilandica) native to eastern North America, characterized by compound leaves and clusters of bright yellow flowers, and historically valued for its medicinal laxative properties.
Example
"During our late summer hike through the meadow, we spotted the brilliant yellow blooms of the wild senna attracting numerous bumblebees."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
The term combines the English word 'wild' with 'senna', which traces back to the Arabic word 'sanā', originally referring to various plants in the pea family known for their medicinal and laxative properties.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wild senna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wild senna