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colicroot

/kol-ik-root, -root/US // ˈkɒl ɪkˌrut, -ˌrʊt //UK // (ˈkɒlɪkˌruːt) //

大肠杆菌,大肠菌素,大肠癌,大蒜

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : either of two North American plants, Aletris farinosa or A. aurea, of the lily family, having small yellow or white flowers in a spikelike cluster and a root reputed to relieve colic.
    • : any of certain other plants having roots reputed to cure colic.
    • : the blazing star, Liatris squarrosa.

Examples

  • Other Common Names — Dioscorea, colicroot, rheumatism-root, devil's bones.