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Meaning of PURPLE TRILLIUM

Pronunciation:  'purpul 'trileeum

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  trillium of eastern North America having malodorous pink to purple flowers and an astringent root used in fold medicine especially to ease childbirth
 
 Synonyms: birthroot, red trillium, Trillium erectum
 
 See Also: trillium, wake-robin, wood lily

 

 

 

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