bitterroot

English

noun
Definitions
  • a small, low, pink flower with a yellow center.
  • ().
  • Gentiana lutea (, bitterwort)

Etymology

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

Origin

English

root

Gloss

dig up, cheer for

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