pinkroot
/ˈpɪŋkruːt/
noun
- A plant with pink flowers and a root that was once used in medicine, especially as a treatment for worms.
- The gardener identified the plant as pinkroot because of its bright pink blossoms.
- Pinkroot was commonly used by Native Americans to treat intestinal worms.
- Old medical books mention pinkroot as a remedy for children with parasites.
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