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BISTORT

An herbaceous plant 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
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