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Definition of Bloodwort

1. Noun. Any of various plants of the family Haemodoraceae; roots contain a deep red coloring matter.

Definition of Bloodwort

1. n. A plant, Rumex sanguineus, or bloody-veined dock. The name is applied also to bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis), and to an extensive order of plants (Hæmodoraceæ), the roots of many species of which contain a red coloring matter useful in dyeing.

Definition of Bloodwort

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Medical Definition of Bloodwort

1. A plant, Rumex sanguineus, or bloody-veined dock. The name is applied also to bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis), and to an extensive order of plants (Haemodoraceae), the roots of many species of which contain a red colouring matter useful in dyeing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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