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Webster 1913 Edition
Pinkroot
Pink′rootˊ
,Noun.
1.
(Med.)
The root of
Spigelia Marilandica
, used as a powerful vermifuge; also, that of Spigelia Anthelmia
. See definition 2 (below). 2.
(Bot.)
(a)
A perennial North American herb (
Spigelia Marilandica
), sometimes cultivated for its showy red blossoms. Called also Carolina pink
, Maryland pinkroot
, and worm grass
. (b)
An annual South American and West Indian plant (
Spigelia Anthelmia
).