birthwort

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Etymology

From birth +‎ wort, as it was formerly used medicinally to treat mothers suffering illnesses associated with childbirth.

Noun

birthwort (countable and uncountable, plural birthworts)

  1. Any plant of the genus Aristolochia.
    Synonyms: pipevine, Dutchman's pipe
  2. Birthroot (Trillium erectum).

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