Advertisement
Advertisement
toothwort
[ tooth-wurt, -wawrt ]
noun
- a European plant, Lathraea squamaria, of the broomrape family, having a rootstock covered with toothlike scales.
- Also called pepperroot. any of several plants belonging to the genus Dentaria, of the mustard family, having toothlike projections upon the creeping rootstock.
toothwort
/ ˈtuːθˌwɜːt /
noun
- a parasitic European scrophulariaceous plant, Lathraea squamaria , having no green parts, scaly cream or pink stems, pinkish flowers, and a rhizome covered with toothlike scales
- See crinklerootany North American or Eurasian plant of the genus Dentaria, having creeping rhizomes covered with toothlike projections: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) See also crinkleroot
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of toothwort1
Discover More
Example Sentences
The Toothwort (Lathraea) is so called because its scales have a sort of resemblance to human teeth.
From Project Gutenberg
Parasitic on the roots of the hazel is found the curious leafless Lathraea Squamaria or toothwort.
From Project Gutenberg
The roots are of singular form, almost like human teeth, arranged as scales, whence the name Toothwort.
From Project Gutenberg
The botanists call it the toothwort (Dentaria), also pepper-root.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse