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Indian cucumber root
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noun
a North American plant, Medeola virginiana, of the lily family, having whorled leaves, nodding, greenish-yellow flowers, and an edible root.
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Also called Indian cucumber.
Origin of Indian cucumber root
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
Words nearby Indian cucumber root
Indian club, Indian cobra, Indian corn, Indian country, Indian cress, Indian cucumber root, Indian currant, Indian Desert, Indian elephant, Indian Empire, Indian fig
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