Snakeroot Definition & Meaning

snakeroot
noun
  1. a plant of the genus Sanicula having palmately compound leaves and unisexual flowers in panicled umbels followed by bristly fruit; reputed to have healing powers
  2. any of various North American plants of the genus Liatris having racemes or panicles of small discoid flower heads

"Snakeroot" in song lyrics

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  • "autumn snakeroot"
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  • "growing snakeroot"
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  • "selling snakeroot"
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Words that rhyme with snakeroot

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