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pilewort

DEFINITIONS OF: pilewort

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n perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles

Synonyms:
Ranunculus ficaria, lesser celandine
Type of:
flower
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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