snakeroot
/sneyk-root, -root/US // ˈsneɪkˌrut, -ˌrʊt //UK // (ˈsneɪkˌruːt) //
蛇头,蛇足,蛇头人,蛇皮袋
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : any of various plants whose roots have been regarded as a remedy for snakebites, as the herb Aristolochia serpentaria, having a medicinal rhizome and rootlets, and the white-flowered Polygala senega, having a medicinal root.
- : the root or rhizome of such a plant.
- : the North American bugbane.
- : a white eupatorium, Eupatorium rugosum.
- : a plant, Rauwolfia serpentina, whose roots are the source of reserpine and other drugs.
Examples
He said he was called Snakeroot Sam, because he rooted so hard for rattlesnakes.
Snakeroot Sam is a mighty clever feller, and he says he will help us all he can.
"Snakeroot and cinnamon," chimed in Rachel, looking up from her sewing with a very innocent face.
Good-day, sonnies, said Snakeroot Sam, doffing his dilapidated hat with mock courtesy.
Dixon also reported that the natives have a keen sense of smell, which they quicken by the use of snakeroot.
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