stoneroot

/ˈstoʊnroʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant (Actaea racemosa) with white flowers and a long raceme of white berries; its root is sometimes used in medicine.

“The stoneroot plant is native to eastern North America.”

2. noun

A plant with a root that is used to make medicine.

“The herbalist used stoneroot in her remedy for inflammation.”

Synonyms

  • Actaea racemosa
  • black snakeroot

Antonyms

  • herbicide