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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The common boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum).
2. 2
   perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine wordnet
3. 3
   gentian of eastern North America having clusters of bristly blue flowers wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ague weedbonesetbonesetcommon boneseteupatorium perfoliatumfive flowered gentian

Etymology

From ague + weed.

Related phrases

common boneset

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