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Definition of Witch hazel

1. Noun. Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion.

2. Noun. Lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant.

Definition of Witch hazel

1. Noun. (botany) Any of several small deciduous trees, of the genus ''Hamamelis'', having yellow flowers ¹

2. Noun. (US botany) Hamamelis virginiana (Eastern North America), especially, or Hamamelis vernalis (Ozarks). ¹

3. Noun. (medicine) An extract of the bark and/or leaves of this plant, used as an astringent ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Witch hazel

1. A genus of plants which includes the witch-hazel (Hamamelis Virginica), a preparation of which is used medicinally. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A kind of medlar or service tree; at the same time + an apple, any tree fruit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Witch Hazel

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