Colic Root (Noun)

Meaning

Any of several perennials of the genus Aletris having grasslike leaves and bitter roots reputed to cure colic.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Colicroot
• Star Grass
• Crow Corn
• Unicorn Root

Hypernyms

• Liliaceous Plant

Hyponyms

• Yellow Colicroot
• Ague Root
• Aletris Farinosa