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 )