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1. (n.) elecampane
a composite weed, Inula helenium, having large yellow flowers and aromatic leaves and root.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME, = OE ele(ne), eolone (<L inula elecampane) + ME campane < ML campāna, der. of campus field)
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1. (noun) elecampane, Inula helenium
tall coarse Eurasian herb having daisylike yellow flowers with narrow petals whose rhizomatous roots are used medicinally
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1. (noun) elecampane
a large, coarse herb (Inula Helenium), with composite yellow flowers. The root, which has a pungent taste, is used as a tonic, and was formerly of much repute as a stomachic
2. (noun) elecampane
a sweetmeat made from the root of the plant
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