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rattlesnake root

rat·tle·snake root
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rat-l-sneyk root, roo t]
    • /ˈræt lˌsneɪk rut, rʊt/
    • /ˈræt.l̩.sneɪk ruːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rat-l-sneyk root, roo t]
    • /ˈræt lˌsneɪk rut, rʊt/

Definitions of rattlesnake root words

  • noun rattlesnake root any of certain composite plants of the genus Prenanthes, whose roots or tubers have been regarded as a remedy for snake bites, as P. serpentaria or P. alba. 1
  • noun rattlesnake root the root or tuber. 1
  • noun rattlesnake root the snakeroot, Polygala senega. 1
  • noun rattlesnake root its root. 1
  • noun rattlesnake root any of a number of perennial plants (genus Prenanthes) of the composite family, with small, cylindrical, drooping heads and intensely bitter roots, formerly considered a cure for snakebite 0
  • noun rattlesnake root any of various other plants formerly considered such a cure 0
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Origin of rattlesnake root

First appearance:

before 1675
One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85

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Parts of speech for Rattlesnake root

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rattlesnake root popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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