rheumatism-root

[ roo-muh-tiz-uhm-root, -root ]

noun

1. spotted wintergreen.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatism-root¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

Other Common Names — Dioscorea, colicroot, rheumatism-root, devil's bones.

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