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pinkroot

pink·root [ píngk rt, píngk rt ] (plural pink·roots or pink·root)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. powdered root of tropical plant: the powdered root of a subtropical plant. Use: formerly, to treat intestinal worms.

2. plant with red and yellow flowers: a tropical or subtropical perennial plant with pinkish roots. Flowers: red, tinged with yellow on the inside. Native to: southeastern United States.  Genus Spigella.

3. plant disease: a fungal plant disease that affects bulbous plants, especially onions, causing the roots to become pink and shriveled and stunting root growth

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