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Definitions for witch hazel
ˈwɪtʃ ˌheɪ zəl; for 2 also ˌwɪtʃ ˈheɪ-witch hazel

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. witch hazel, witch hazel plant, wych hazel, wych hazel plantnoun

    any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion

  2. witch hazel, wych hazelnoun

    lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant

Wiktionary

  1. witch hazelnoun

    Any of several small deciduous trees, of the genus Hamamelis, having yellow flowers

  2. witch hazelnoun

    Hamamelis virginiana (Eastern North America), especially, or Hamamelis vernalis (Ozarks).

  3. witch hazelnoun

    An extract of the bark and/or leaves of this plant, used as an astringent

Wikipedia

  1. witch hazel

    Witch-hazels or witch hazels (Hamamelis) are a genus of flowering plants in the family Hamamelidaceae, with three species in North America (H. ovalis, H. virginiana, and H. vernalis), and one each in Japan (H. japonica) and China (H. mollis). The North American species are occasionally called winterbloom.

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  1. witch hazel

    Witch hazel is a type of plant native to North America and parts of Asia, known scientifically as "Hamamelis". It is a small tree or shrub that produces bright yellow flowers in late fall and winter. The bark and leaves are used to create a natural astringent that is commonly used in skincare products for its soothing and healing properties. It is known to reduce inflammation, skin irritation, and also been used to treat hemorrhoids, minor burns and other skin irritations.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of witch hazel in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of witch hazel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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