Definition for BRY'O-NY

BRY'O-NY, n. [L. bryonia; Gr. βρυωνια.]

White jalap; the popular name of a genus of plants of several species. The root of the rough or white bryony is a strong irritating cathartic. – Encyc. Coxe. Black-bryony is the popular name of a genus of plants called Tamus. – Encyc.

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