English Explanatory Dictionary

birthwort

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any plant of the genus Aristolochia.
Birthroot (Trillium erectum).

Word forms

birthwort birthworts

Etymology

From birth + wort, as it was formerly used medicinally to treat mothers suffering illnesses associated with childbirth.

Synonyms

pipevine Dutchman's pipe

Derived words

Cuban birthwort - Aristolochia glandulosa

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