senega root

noun

1

: seneca snakeroot

2

: senega

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Seneca root; from its use by the Seneca as a remedy for snakebite

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for senega root

• irresolute
• reconstitute
• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute

Medical Definition

senega root

noun

1

: seneca snakeroot

2

: senega