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hydrastis

[ hahy-dras-tis ]

hydrastis

/ haɪˈdræstɪs /

noun

  1. any ranunculaceous plant of the genus Hydrastis, of Japan and E North America, such as goldenseal, having showy foliage and ornamental red fruits
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrastis1

< New Latin (Linnaeus), the genus name < Greek hydr- hydr- 1 + New Latin -astis < ?
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrastis1

C18: New Latin, from Greek hydro- + -astis, of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

The root of golden seal is used in medicine under the name hydrastis rhizome, as a stomachic and nervine stimulant.

The addition of the extracts of aconite, hydrastis and viburnum prunifolium is likewise unfortunate.

The name, in view of the small content of hydrastis, is misleading.

The Hydrastis canadensis has also peculiar claims as a bitter stomachic.

Hydrastis canadensis, or Canadian yellow root, is a valuable bitter, and furnishes a useful yellow dye.

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