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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A perennial North American herb (Spigelia marilandica), sometimes cultivated for its showy red blossoms. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   a fungal disease of onions wordnet
3. 3
   An annual South American and West Indian plant (Spigelia anthelmia). uncountable, usually
4. 4
   The root of Spigelia marilandica or Spigelia anthelmia, used as a powerful vermifuge. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

carolina pinkcarolina pinkmaryland pinkrootwormgrass

Etymology

From pink + root.

Related phrases

north america

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