bethroot

/ˈbɛθruːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Lathraea, having yellowish or greenish flowers and a root that destroys the bark of trees.

“The forester noticed the bethroot growing near the infected tree.”

2. noun

A root or a part of a root of this plant.

“The hikers found a bethroot in their path and had to carefully navigate around it.”

Synonyms

  • deadly nightshade
  • toadflax

Antonyms

  • herb
  • medicinal plant