sanicle

American  

[san-i-kuhl] / ˈsæn ɪ kəl /

noun

1. any plant belonging to the genus Sanicula, of the parsley family, as S. marilandica, of America, used in medicine.

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sanicle British  

/ ˈsænɪkəl /

noun

1. any umbelliferous plant of the genus Sanicula, of most regions except Australia, having clusters of small white flowers and oval fruits with hooked bristles: formerly thought to have healing powers

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Etymology

Origin of sanicle

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French < Medieval Latin sānicula, perhaps derivative of Latin sānus; sane

Example Sentences

In the rich, moist woods, or by shady roadsides, where it prefers to dwell, the white sanicle makes a fine show.

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