
Meaning of COLIC ROOT
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[n] any of several perennials of the genus Aletris having grasslike leaves and bitter roots reputed to cure colic |
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| | Synonyms: | | colicroot, crow corn, star grass, unicorn root |
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| | See Also: | | ague grass, ague root, Aletris, Aletris aurea, Aletris farinosa, genus Aletris, liliaceous plant, yellow colicroot | |
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