bistort
noun
bis·tort ˈbis-ˌtȯrt 
bis-ˈtȯrt
: any of several polygonums
especially : a Eurasian perennial herb (Polygonum bistorta) with twisted roots used as astringents
Word History
Etymology
Middle French bistorte, from Medieval Latin *bistorta, from Latin bis + torta, feminine of tortus, past participle of torquēre to twist — more at torture entry 1
First Known Use
1578, in the meaning defined above
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