- cankerroot
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: so called from the use of the roots in folk medicine as a cure for canker: any of several plants with astringent roots: asa. : sea lavender 1b. : goldthread 1
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
cankerroot
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cankerroot — can·ker·root (kăngʹkər ro͞ot , ro͝ot ) n. The goldthread. * * * … Universalium
white cankerroot — noun or white cankerweed : a rattlesnake root (Prenanthes alba) … Useful english dictionary
white cankerweed — noun see white cankerroot … Useful english dictionary
