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单词 birthwort
释义

birthwort

noun

birth·​wort ˈbərth-ˌwərt How to pronounce birthwort (audio)
-ˌwȯrt
: any of several herbs or woody vines (genus Aristolochia of the family Aristolochiaceae, the birthwort family) with aromatic roots used in folk medicine to aid childbirth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web These flora tend to come from the genera Aristolochia (e.g., birthwort, pipevine) and Asarum (wild gingers). Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 18 Oct. 2017 The pipevine (Aristolochia) is also known as birthwort and Dutchman’s pipe. Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

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