roseroot

noun

: a perennial fleshy herb (Sedum rosea) whose roots have the odor of roses

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roseroot was in 1597

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“Roseroot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roseroot. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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