rattleroot

/ˌrætəˈruːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant with a root that makes a rattling sound when moved, particularly a species of Astragalus.

“The botanist found a rattleroot in the field with its unique root system.”

Synonyms

  • Astragalus
  • rattlesnake plantain

Antonyms

  • quietroot
  • silence plant