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Definition of Pinkroot

1. Noun. A fungal disease of onions.

Definition of Pinkroot

1. n. The root of Spigelia Marilandica, used as a powerful vermifuge; also, that of S. Anthelmia. See definition 2 (below).

Definition of Pinkroot

1. Noun. A perennial North American herb (''Spigelia marilandica''), sometimes cultivated for its showy red blossoms. ¹

2. Noun. An annual South American and West Indian plant (''Spigelia anthelmia''). ¹

3. Noun. The root of ''Spigelia marilandica'' or ''Spigelia anthelmia'', used as a powerful vermifuge. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pinkroot

1. a medicinal plant root [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pinkroot

1. 1. The root of Spigelia Marilandica, used as a powerful vermifuge; also, that of S. Anthelmia. See definition 2 (below). 2. A perennial North American herb (Spigelia Marilandica), sometimes cultivated for its showy red blossoms. Called also Carolina pink, Maryland pinkroot, and worm grass. An annual South American and West Indian plant (Spigelia Anthelmia). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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