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agueweed

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: agueweed

1
 n
gentian of eastern North America having clusters of bristly blue flowers
2
 n
perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: agueweed
1

n gentian of eastern North America having clusters of bristly blue flowers

Synonyms:
Gentiana quinquefolia, Gentianella quinquefolia, ague weed, five-flowered gentian, stiff gentian
Type of:
gentian
any of various plants of the family Gentianaceae especially the genera Gentiana and Gentianella and Gentianopsis
2

n perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine

Synonyms:
Eupatorium perfoliatum, boneset, thoroughwort
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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