bloodroot

English

noun
Definitions
  • A North American plant, Sanguinaria canadensis, of the poppy family, which has a red root and sap and a single white flower in early spring.

Etymology

Compound from English blood (red) + English root (dig up, cheer for).

Origin

English

root

Gloss

dig up, cheer for

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