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psyllium Synonyms
Another word for psyllium
Choosing another word for psyllium depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"The nutritionist recommended adding a spoonful of ispaghula to her morning smoothie to increase her daily soluble fiber intake."
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ispaghula
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"Farmers in northwestern India cultivate vast fields of fleawort during the cool, dry winter season."
Strongest
fleawort
ispaghul
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Psyllium. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/psyllium