COLICROOT


Meaning of COLICROOT in English

Pronunciation: ' kä-lik- ˌ rüt, - ˌ ru ̇ t

Function: noun

Date: 1833

: any of several plants having roots used in folk medicine to treat colic especially : either of two bitter herbs ( Aletris farinosa and A. aurea ) of the lily family

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