cahinca root


ca·hin·ca root

noun \kə-ˈhiŋ-kə-\

Definition of CAHINCA ROOT

1
: the root of a tropical American shrub (Chiococca alba) used medicinally as a purgative and diuretic
2
: the root of a South American shrub (Chiococca anguifuga) used as an antidote for snake poison

Variants of CAHINCA ROOT

ca·hin·ca root also ca·in·ca root \kə-ˈiŋ-kə-\

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