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BISTORT
An herbaceousplant of the genus Polygonum, section Bistorta; snakeweed; adderwort. Its root is used in medication as an astringent.
Origin: L. Bis + tortus, p. P. Of torquere to twist: cf. F. Bistorte.
Source: Websters Vocabulary