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bitterroot

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bitterroot (noun)
  2. Bitterroot Range (geographical name)

bit·ter·root

noun \ˈbi-tə(r)-ˌrüt, -ˌru̇t\

Definition of BITTERROOT

: a succulent herb (Lewisia rediviva) of the purslane family that grows in western North America and has starchy roots and pink or white flowers

First Known Use of BITTERROOT

1838

Rhymes with BITTERROOT

acre-foot, arrowroot, athlete's foot, cajeput, dorsal root, fescue foot, fibrous root, gingerroot, hand and foot, orrisroot, pussyfoot, puttyroot, tenderfoot, underfoot

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