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noun
The root of the herb Veronicastrum virginicum, used as a cathartic and emetic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a tall perennial herb having spikes of small white or purple flowers; common in eastern North America
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Culvers root, Culver's physic, Culvers physic, whorlywort, Veronicastrum virginicum
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: asterid dicot genus
History
Named after a Dr. Culver, who used it.
