puttyroot en · NOUN
Etymology
From putty + root. First use appears c. 1822 in the writings of the botanist Amos Eaton.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) An American orchid (Aplectrum hyemale) whose slender rootstock produces a solid corm filled with glutinous matter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| putty-root | alternative | lexicographic | |
| puttyroots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |