colic root

1. (noun) any of several perennials of the genus Aletris having grasslike leaves and bitter roots reputed to cure colic
Synonyms: colicroot, crow corn, star grass, unicorn root
Related Words: Aletris aurea, Aletris farinosa, ague grass, ague root, liliaceous plant, yellow colicroot



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