ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: so called from its use among Indians as a remedy for female disorders
1. : a No. American scaly herb ( Conopholis americana ) that is parasitic on oak and hemlock and has a thick stem with yellow fleshy scales bearing small flowers in their axils
2. : blue cohosh
3. : purple trillium
4. : yamp