puttyroot

English

noun
Definitions
  • An American orchidaceous plant () whose slender rootstock produces a solid corm filled with glutinous matter.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

root

Gloss

dig up, cheer for

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