jatropha /ˈdʒatrəfə 
/ ▸ noun any of various plants or shrubs of the genus Jatropha (family Euphorbiaceae), one species of which (Jatropha curcas) produces seeds that can be used in the production of biodiesel. – ORIGIN mid 18th century: modern Latin (genus name), from Greek iatros ‘physician’ + trophē ‘nourishment’.
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