birthwort
noun
birth·wort
ˈbərth-ˌwərt 
-ˌwȯrt
: any of several herbs or woody vines (genus Aristolochia of the family Aristolochiaceae, the birthwort family) with aromatic roots used in folk medicine to aid childbirth
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“Birthwort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthwort. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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