balsamorrhiza

balsamorrhiza
\\ˌbȯlsəməˈrīzə\ noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek balsamon balsam + New Latin -rhiza
: a small genus of coarse western American perennial herbs (family Compositae) with large roots containing an aromatic balsam, velvety basal leaves, and large heads of yellow flowers — see balsamroot

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  • balsamorrhiza — bal·sa·mor·rhi·za …   English syllables

  • balsamroot — noun a plant of the genus Balsamorhiza having downy leaves in a basal rosette and yellow flowers and long balsam scented taproots • Hypernyms: ↑herb, ↑herbaceous plant • Member Holonyms: ↑Balsamorhiza, ↑genus Balsamorhiza * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷… …   Useful english dictionary

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