Pipsissewa

[pip'sisәwә]

Definition

(noun.) any of several plants of the genus Chimaphila.

Edited by Everett--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A low evergreen plant (Chimaphila umbellata), with narrow, wedge-lanceolate leaves, and an umbel of pretty nodding fragrant blossoms. It has been used in nephritic diseases. Called also prince's pine.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [Indian name.] Winter-green (Chimaphila umbellata).

Checked by Keith