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bitterwort

American  
[bit-er-wurt, -wawrt] / ˈbɪt ərˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt /

noun

  1. yellow gentian.

Etymology

Origin of bitterwort

First recorded in 1590–1600; bitter + wort 2

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Thou hast powerful breath, Janet, and 'twas an immense bitterwort bush thou were beating about.

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