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1. (n.) toothwort
any parasitic plant of the genus Lathraea, of the broomrape family, having a rootstock covered with toothlike scales.
2. toothwort
any plant of the genus Dentaria, of the mustard family, having toothlike projections on the rootstock.
Etymology: (1590–1600)
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1. (noun) crinkleroot, crinkle-root, crinkle root, pepper root, toothwort, Cardamine diphylla, Dentaria diphylla
North American herb with pungent scaly or toothed roots
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1. (noun) toothwort
a plant whose roots are fancied to resemble teeth, as certain plants of the genus Lathraea, and various species of Dentaria. See Coralwort
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