Spanish psyllium
- noun
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psilio español
- The seeds of Spanish psyllium expand when soaked, aiding digestive health naturally.
Examples
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Many herbal supplements use Spanish psyllium as a key ingredient for gentle laxative effects.
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Doctors often recommend Spanish psyllium to patients who suffer from constipation.
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I bought Spanish psyllium at the health store.
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Have you ever tried Spanish psyllium for digestion?
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Many herbal supplements use Spanish psyllium as a key ingredient for gentle laxative effects.
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Doctors often recommend Spanish psyllium to patients who suffer from constipation.
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The seeds of Spanish psyllium expand when soaked, aiding digestive health naturally.
Synonyms
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A plant seed fiber that swells with water and helps relieve constipation
A Mediterranean plant whose small seeds swell when wet and help with constipation
A Mediterranean plant whose seeds swell in water and help you go to the toilet
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjectival modification: 'Spanish' (from Spain) + 'psyllium' (a plantain used as a mild laxative) denotes the variety or origin of the psyllium. This compositional pattern (nationality + noun) is cross-linguistically common and easily predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the meaning.
Etymology
Spanish psyllium: The name may come from the plant's tiny, flea-like seeds—psyllium comes from a word meaning 'flea' and Spanish points to where the plant grew. The seeds swell when soaked and form a soft bulk that helps relieve 'constipation', so that's why the plant is used as a 'mild laxative'.