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gendarussa

gendarussa noun: the willow-leaved justicia (Justicia gendarussa).

Noun

gendarussa (uncountable)

  1. The willow-leaved justicia (Justicia gendarussa).
    • This is a male contraceptive pill based on the active ingredient of gendarussa, a shrub native to Indonesia, where the drug has been developed.2015 July 6, Ann Robinson, “Pills, thrills and polymer gels: what's the future for male contraception?”, in The Guardian

Questions about gendarussa

What does gendarussa mean?
Gendarussa means the willow-leaved justicia (Justicia gendarussa).
What part of speech is gendarussa?
Gendarussa is a noun.

Words near gendarussa in the dictionary

  1. gendarmerie
  2. gendarmeries
  3. gendarmery
  4. gendarmes
  5. gendarmish
  6. gendarussa
  7. Gende
  8. Gendell
  9. Gendelman
  10. gender
  11. gender affirmation surgeries

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