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; see sane

Example Sentences

That country-folk use sanicle to anoint their hands “when they are chapt by the winde.”

From The Old English Herbals by Rohde, Eleanour Sinclair

The northern character also appears in the Galium caripense, the Valeriana scandens, and a sanicle not unlike the S. marilandica.

From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1 by Ross, Thomasina

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

From Wild Flowers An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors by Blanchan, Neltje