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Couhage (kouˈ?j), n. (Bot.) See Cowhage.

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Cowhage (kouˈhā́j), n. [Cf. Hind. kawānch, koānch.] (Bot.) A leguminous climbing plant of the genus Mucuna, having crooked pods covered with sharp hairs, which stick to the fingers, causing intolerable itching. The spiculæ are sometimes used in medicine as a mechanical vermifuge. [Written also couhage, cowage, and cowitch.]

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