Definition of Bitterroot

1. Noun. Showy succulent ground-hugging plant of Rocky Mountains regions having deep to pale pink flowers and fleshy farinaceous roots; the Montana state flower.

Exact synonyms: Lewisia Rediviva
Generic synonyms: Wild Flower, Wildflower
Group relationships: Genus Lewisia, Lewisia

Definition of Bitterroot

1. n. A plant (Lewisia rediviva) allied to the purslane, but with fleshy, farinaceous roots, growing in the mountains of Idaho, Montana, etc. It gives the name to the Bitter Root mountains and river. The Indians call both the plant and the river Spæt'lum.

Definition of Bitterroot

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Medical Definition of Bitterroot

1. A plant (Lewisia rediviva) allied to the purslane, but with fleshy, farinaceous roots, growing in the mountains of Idaho, Montana, etc. It gives the name to the Bitter Root mountains and river. The Indians call both the plant and the river Spaet'lum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bitterroot

bitterest
bittering
bitterish
bitterling
bitterly
bittern
bittern
bitterness
bitternesses
bitterns
bitternut
bitternut
bitternuts
bitternut hickory
bitterroot (current term)
bitterroot (current term)
bitterroots
bitters
bitters
bittersweet
bittersweet
bittersweetly
bittersweetness
bittersweets
bittersweet chocolate
bittersweet nightshade
bitterweed
bitterweed
bitterweeds
bitterwood

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