sanicle

[san-i-kuhl]

noun

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

sanicle

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sanicle¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sanicle¹

C15: via Old French from Medieval Latin sānicula, probably from Latin sānus healthy

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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