goldenseal

English

noun
Definitions
  • a perennial herb of the buttercup family, native to southeastern Canada and the northeastern United States, with a thick, yellow knotted rootstock and diverse medicinal properties.

Etymology

Compound from English golden + English seal (device, mammal).

Origin

English

seal

Gloss

device, mammal

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