bloodwort

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Scrabble points
15
Words With Friends
17
Letters
9

Definition of bloodwort

6 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)Any of various plants with red roots or leaves.
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noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)Any of various plants with red roots or leaves.
  2. (uncountable, usually)Any of various plants with red roots or leaves.
  3. (uncountable, usually)Any of various plants with red roots or leaves.
  4. (uncountable, usually)Any of various plants used or formerly used to staunch bleeding.
    “Bloodwort is bitter, aromatic, stimulant, and tonic. It is useful in arresting bleeding.”
  5. (uncountable, usually)Any of various plants used or formerly used to staunch bleeding.
  6. (uncountable, usually)Any of various plants used or formerly used to staunch bleeding.

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Etymology

From blood + wort. Compare German Blutwurz, Swedish blodrot, both “tormentil”.

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