ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: saw (II) + wort
1. : any of various plants constituting a genus ( Serratula ) of the family Compositae ; especially : a plant ( S. tinctoria ) the serrate leaves of which yield a yellow dye
2. : a plant of the genus Saussurea
3. : a button snakeroot ( Liatris spicata )