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pinkroot
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun pinkroot has 1 sense
CIDE DICTIONARY
pinkroot, n.
- The root of
Spigelia Marilandica , used as a powerful vermifuge; also, that ofSpigelia Anthelmia . See definition 2 (below). [1913 Webster] - A perennial North American herb (
Spigelia Marilandica ), sometimes cultivated for its showy red blossoms. Called alsoCarolina pink ,Maryland pinkroot , andworm grass . [1913 Webster]
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