pinkroot en · NOUN
Etymology
From pink + root.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Any of various perennial herbs of genus (Spigelia), sometimes cultivated for their vibrant red blossoms, especially: ▸ A West Indian pinkroot, an annual South American and West Indian plant (Spigelia anthelmia).
- (uncountable, usually) Any of various perennial herbs of genus (Spigelia), sometimes cultivated for their vibrant red blossoms, especially: ▸ A woodland pinkroot (Spigelia marilandica)
- (uncountable, usually) The root of these plants, used as a powerful anthelmintic.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pinkroots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Maryland pinkroot (Spigelia marilandica) · Carolina pink (Spigelia marilandica) · wormgrass (Spigelia marilandica)