scoke

American

[skohk] / skoʊk /

noun

pokeweed.

Etymology

Origin of scoke

1785–95, < a New England Algonquian language; compare Eastern Abenaki skókimin pokeberry (equivalent to Proto-Algonquian *aθko·-ka snake + *-i-min berry); cf. persimmon

Example Sentences

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Garget, or scoke root, given of the size of a large finger, grated and fed in their food, is a general application with farmers.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.

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