castor oil的词源

英文词源

castor oil

"A pale yellow oil obtained from castor beans, used as a purgative, a lubricant, and in manufacturing oil-based products", Mid 18th century: perhaps so named because it succeeded castor² in medicinal use.

中文词源

castor oil：蓖麻油

因蓖麻油具有与海狸分泌物类似的药物作用而得名。

该词的英语词源请访问趣词词源英文版：castor oil 词源，castor oil 含义。