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1. (n.) pinkroot
any of various plants belonging to the genus Spigelia, of the logania family, esp. S.marilandica of the U.S., the root of which is used as a vermifuge.
Etymology: (1755–65, Amer.)
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1. (noun) pinkroot
a fungal disease of onions
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1. (noun) pinkroot
the root of Spigelia Marilandica, used as a powerful vermifuge; also, that of S. Anthelmia. See definition 2 (below)
2. (noun) pinkroot
a perennial North American herb (Spigelia Marilandica), sometimes cultivated for its showy red blossoms. Called also Carolina pink, Maryland pinkroot, and worm grass
3. (noun) pinkroot
an annual South American and West Indian plant (Spigelia Anthelmia)
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