alumroot

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several perennial herbs, of the genus Heuchera, native to North America.
  • Flowering plants of genus Geranium, also called wild geraniums or cranesbills.

Etymology

Compound from English alum + English root (dig up, cheer for).

Origin

English

root

Gloss

dig up, cheer for

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