orange-root

or·ange-root

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-inj, or- root, roo t]
- /ˈɔr ɪndʒ, ˈɒr- rut, rʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-inj, or- root, roo t]
- /ˈɔr ɪndʒ, ˈɒr- rut, rʊt/

Definitions of orange-root word

noun orange-root a plant, Hydrastis canadensis, of the buttercup family, having a thick yellow rootstock. 1
noun orange-root Also called hydrastis. the rhizomes and roots of this plant, formerly used in medicine as an astringent and to inhibit bleeding. 1

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Origin of orange-root

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; golden + seal1

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Parts of speech for Orange-root

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orange-root popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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