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birthwort

/burth-wurt, -wawrt/US // ˈbɜrθˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt //UK // (ˈbɜːθˌwɜːt) //

生草,生菜,生菜花,胎记

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of various plants of the genus Aristolochia, especially A. clematitis, an Old World species reputed to facilitate childbirth.Compare birthwort family.
    • : any of various other plants believed to aid childbirth.
    • : birthroot.

Examples

  • The roots of birthwort, either long or round, so used and taken as the former, are very good.