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1. (n.) birthroot
a trillium, Trillium erectum, the roots of which were formerly used in medicine as an astringent.
2. birthroot
any of certain other trilliums.
Etymology: (1815–25)
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1. (noun) purple trillium, red trillium, birthroot, Trillium erectum
trillium of eastern North America having malodorous pink to purple flowers and an astringent root used in folk medicine especially to ease childbirth
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1. (noun) birthroot
an herbaceous plant (Trillium erectum), and its astringent rootstock, which is said to have medicinal properties
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