Tormentil

[tɒ:mentil]

Definition

(n.) A rosaceous herb (Potentilla Tormentilla), the root of which is used as a powerful astringent, and for alleviating gripes, or tormina, in diarrhea.

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Definition

n. a genus of plants one species with an astringent woody root.

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