COLICROOT


Meaning of COLICROOT in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: colic (I) + root

1. : any of certain plants having roots reputed to cure colic ; especially : either of two bitter herbs ( Aletris farinosa and A. aurea ) — called also crow corn

2.

a. : the dried rhizome and roots of the colicroot ( Aletris farinosa )

b. : the rhizome of a wild yam ( Dioscorea paniculata )

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