Colicroot (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

• Colic Root
• Star Grass
• Crow Corn
• Unicorn Root

Hyponyms

• Ague Grass
• Aletris Aurea
• Aletris Farinosa