Yellowroot

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Xanthorhiza simplicissima, syn. X. apiifolia, a North American subshrub whose roots were formerly used to produce a yellow dye. uncountable
  2. 2
    Hydrastis canadensis, the goldenseal. uncountable

Synonyms

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shrub

Etymology

From yellow + root.

Related phrases

north american

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