squawroot en · NOUN
Etymology
From squaw + root.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Either of two not closely related plants from eastern North America: ▸ Conopholis americana which is parasitic on the roots of other trees.
- (countable, uncountable) Either of two not closely related plants from eastern North America: ▸ Trillium erectum, that has foul-smelling, yellow to purple flowers.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| squaw root | alternative | lexicographic | |
| squawroots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |