chittem bark
- noun
- Archaic
:
corteza de chittem
- Traditional healers often prescribed chittem bark to relieve chronic constipation.
Examples
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The pharmacy sells chittem bark as a natural remedy for digestive issues.
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Because of its potent laxative effect, chittem bark should be used with caution.
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I bought some chittem bark at the herbal store.
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The chittem bark is known for its laxative properties.
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Many people use chittem bark as a natural laxative to promote regular bowel movements.
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Due to its effectiveness, chittem bark is often recommended for those experiencing constipation.
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You can find chittem bark in health food stores, where it is sold for its digestive benefits.
Synonyms
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9.9
People use dried bark from a buckthorn tree to make a medicine that helps you have a bowel movement
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9.9
Dried bark from a tree that helps people with constipation
Dried bark from a tree used as a natural laxative
Surface Forms
Morphology
chittem + bark
The first constituent 'chittem' is not a compositional English word (appears to be a specialized plant name) so even a learner who knows 'bark' cannot infer the referent or its medicinal/laxative meaning. The phrase names a particular species' dried bark and a specific use, which is lexicalized and not derivable from the parts, making it unpredictable for B1 learners.
Etymology
The noun chittem bark comes from the dried outer skin, or bark, of a tree once used as a medicine. Healers made a strong tea from the dried bark to help people 'go to the toilet', so the name now means a natural 'laxative'.