Meaning of puccoon in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəˈkun/

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  1. Noun

    puccoon

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from Algonquian poughkone

    Definitions

    1. perennial plant of eastern North America having hairy foliage yielding a red or yellow pigment
  2. 2. perennial woodland native of North America having a red root and red sap and bearing a solitary lobed leave and white flower in early spring and having acrid emetic properties

    Examples

    • « rootstock used as a stimulant and expectorant »

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