Virginia snakeroot

noun

1. snakeroot1

Word History and Origins

Origin of Virginia snakeroot¹

An Americanism dating back to 1685–95

Example Sentences

The medicinal ones are lobelia, Indian hemp, castor musk, ginseng, assafœtida, pleurisy root, Virginia snakeroot, camomile, wormwood.

From Project Gutenberg

Yes, Virginia snakeroot, and I couldn't expect it to sprout up in this open place.

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