helonias

noun

he·​lo·​ni·​as

hə̇ˈlōnēəs

1

capitalized : a genus of bog herbs (family Melanthaceae) of the northeastern U.S. with basal leaves and purple racemose perfect flowers on a tall scape see swamp pink

2

plural -es : the dried rhizome and roots of a blazing star (Chamaelirium luteum) formerly used as a vermifuge

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from helo- + -ia

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