Definition

A type of plant whose roots are thought to have healing properties, especially for snakebites. Examples include black cohosh and Virginia snakeroot.

Example

The herbalist recommended snakeroot for its traditional use in treating snakebites.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of snakeroot?

Yeah, I think it's supposed to help with snake bites, right?

Exactly! I read that it has other medicinal uses too.

That's interesting! I should look into it for my herbal remedies.

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Root Explanation

Snakeroot is formed from "snake" (from Old English "snaca", meaning serpent) and "root" (from Old English "wyrt", meaning plant or root). The word refers to a plant associated with snakes, often used in herbal medicine.

Memory Tip

Imagine a plant that is connected to snakes, as the word 'snakeroot' combines 'snake' (the serpent) and 'root' (the plant). This helps you remember that snakeroot refers to a plant linked to snakes.

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