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ephedra

The correct spelling is ephedra.

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noun

Say it like: Efe-dra

The correct spelling is ephedra. Any plant of the genus Ephedra of gymnosperm shrubs.

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  1. 1.Any plant of the genus Ephedra of gymnosperm shrubs.
  2. 2.A stimulant derived from the plant Ephedra sinica used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine and in over-the-counter weight-loss aids.

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