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Spurge

v. t.
  1. To emit foam; to froth; -- said of the emission of yeast from beer in course of fermentation.

n.
  1. Any plant of the genus Euphorbia. See Euphorbia.
    2. Spurge flax ,
    an evergreen shrub (Daphne Gnidium) with crowded narrow leaves. It is a native of Southern Europe.
    Spurge laurel ,
    a European shrub (Daphne Laureola) with oblong evergreen leaves.
    Spurge nettle .
    See under Nettle.
    Spurge olive ,
    an evergreen shrub (Daphne oleoides) found in the Mediterranean region.