ˌ ̷ ̷pən.ˈta(a)rēə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin, snakeroot, from Latin serpent-, serpens serpent, snake + -aria -ary
1. : the dried rhizome and roots of a birthwort ( Aristolochia serpentaria )
2. : the dried rhizome and roots of the Texas snakeroot