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}. [1913 Webster] {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. [1913 Webster]