The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Spurge \Spurge\, n. [OF. espurge, F. ['e]purge, from OF.
   espurgier to purge, L. expurgare. See Expurgate, Purge.]
   (Bot.)
   Any plant of the genus Euphorbia. See Euphorbia.
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   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.
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