colicroot

col·ic·root

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kol-ik-root, -roo t]
- /ˈkɒl ɪkˌrut, -ˌrʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kol-ik-root, -roo t]
- /ˈkɒl ɪkˌrut, -ˌrʊt/

Definitions of colicroot word

noun colicroot either of two North American liliaceous plants, Aletris farinosa or A. aurea, having tubular white or yellow flowers and a bitter root formerly used to relieve colic 3
noun colicroot any of various other plants formerly used to relieve colic 3
noun colicroot a North American bitter herb (Aletris farinosa) of the lily family, with white or yellow flowers 3
noun colicroot any of certain other plants, as butterfly weed, supposed to cure colic 3
noun colicroot 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. 1
noun colicroot any of certain other plants having roots reputed to cure colic. 1

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Origin of colicroot

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; colic + root1

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Parts of speech for Colicroot

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colicroot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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