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sanicle
[ san-i-kuhl ]
noun
- any plant belonging to the genus Sanicula, of the parsley family, as S. marilandica, of America, used in medicine.
sanicle
/ ˈsænɪkəl /
noun
- any umbelliferous plant of the genus Sanicula, of most regions except Australia, having clusters of small white flowers and oval fruits with hooked bristles: formerly thought to have healing powers
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sanicle1
C15: via Old French from Medieval Latin sānicula, probably from Latin sānus healthy
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Example Sentences
In the rich, moist woods, or by shady roadsides, where it prefers to dwell, the white sanicle makes a fine show.
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