ˈasərəm noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, hazelwort, from Greek asaron
1. capitalized : a genus of acaulescent herbs (family Aristolochiaceae) native to north-temperate regions and having pungent aromatic roots and dull-colored flowers — see wild ginger
2. -s : the dried rhizome and roots of wild ginger used as an aromatic bitters and flavoring agent