The latex of Castilla species.

of, relating to, or being a cause of something; causing

(grammar) a word (such as because) that expresses a reason or a cause

(boxing, wrestling, sports) An ear swollen and deformed by repeated blows, common among boxers and rugby players.

(idiomatic) To refuse completely to do something, generally out of scorn.

A material manufactured by heating sugars with a sulphite and, normally, caustic soda.

(law) A condition under which one party would be entitled to sue another. / (law) A civil lawsuit.

The agency of a cause; the action or power of a cause, in producing its effect.

(idiomatic) Caught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.

(ichthyology) A lateral ridge found just anterior to each side of the tail fin on the caudal peduncle of some types of fast-swimming fish. The keels improve the stability of the fish's attitude at speed in the water, and strengthen the support of the caudal fin.