colicroot

English

noun
Definitions
  • A bitter American herb of the bloodwort family (Haemodoraceae), with small yellow or white flowers in a long spike.
  • Any of several other plants with bitter roots.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

root

Gloss

dig up, cheer for

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