bloodwort
Americannoun
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the redroot, Lachnanthes caroliana.
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any of various plants having red roots, markings, juices, etc.
Etymology
Origin of bloodwort
First recorded in 1200–50, bloodwort is from the Middle English word blodwurt. See blood, wort 2
Example Sentences
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The bloodwort flower, once used on the battlefield to staunch a soldier's bleeding wounds.
From Nature ● Jun. 12, 2013
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