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1. (n.) witch hazel
any small tree or shrub of the genus Hamamelis, esp. H. virginiana, of E North America, having toothed, egg-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.
2. witch hazel
an extract from the leaves or bark of this plant mixed with water and alcohol, used as a liniment for inflammations and bruises and as an astringent.
Etymology: (1535–45; witch, var. of wych (see wych elm ))
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1. (noun) witch hazel, witch hazel plant, wych hazel, wych hazel plant
any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion
2. (noun) witch hazel, wych hazel
lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant
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