cimicifuga

/sɪmɪsɪˈfjuːɡə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae.

“The doctor prescribed a tincture of cimicifuga for the patient’s menopausal symptoms.”

2. adjective

Relating to or denoting the plant genus cimicifuga.

“The botanist specialized in cimicifuga species and their medicinal properties.”

Synonyms

  • black cohosh
  • bugbane