ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : any of numerous plants most of which have had repute as remedies for snake bites: as
a. : virginia snakeroot
b. : bugbane 1
c. : a plant of the genus Sanicula
d. : senega root
e. : button snakeroot
f. : blazing star 3a
g. : white snakeroot
h. : a plant of the genus Asarum ; especially : wild ginger 2a
i. : bitterbush 2
2. : the root of a snakeroot