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slippery elm
noun
- an elm, Ulmus rubra, of eastern North America, having a mucilaginous inner bark.
- the bark of this elm, used as a demulcent.
slippery elm
noun
- a tree, Ulmus fulva, of E North America, having oblong serrated leaves, notched winged fruits, and a mucilaginous inner bark
- the bark of this tree, used medicinally as a demulcent
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Word History and Origins
Origin of slippery elm1
First recorded in 1740–50
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Example Sentences
Only starving people tried to make food from cattail seeds and the inner bark of slippery elm and willow trees.
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The slippery elm said it would give of its bark to make the soothing healing drink.
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The red or slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) is found throughout a great extent of country in Canada, Missouri, and as far south as lat.
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Slippery elm bark, and spent bark from the tan works have also been suggested.
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Slippery elm or "dragonroot" sticks for cleaning teeth can be got at chemists' shops as samples.
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