gopherroot

/ˈɡoʊfər.uːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant (Ligusticum scoticum or Cicuta maculata), especially its root, which was used by Native Americans to poison rodents, such as gophers.

“The gopherroot was used as a natural pest control in early American agriculture.”

Synonyms

  • gopher poison
  • rodenticide

Antonyms

  • pesticide
  • rodent attractant