BIRTHWORT


Meaning of BIRTHWORT in English

/berrth"werrt', -wawrt'/ , n.

1. any of various plants of the genus Aristolochia, esp. A. clematitis, an Old World species reputed to facilitate childbirth. Cf. birthwort family .

2. any of various other plants believed to aid childbirth.

3. birthroot.

[ 1545-55; BIRTH + WORT 2 ]

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