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Meaning of BREADROOT

Pronunciation:  'bred`root

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  densely hairy perennial of central North America having edible tuberous roots
 
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 Synonyms: Indian breadroot, pomme blanche, pomme de prairie, Psoralea esculenta
 
 See Also: genus Psoralea, herb, herbaceous plant, Psoralea

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Bread`root"\, n. (Bot.)
The root of a leguminous plant ({Psoralea esculenta}), found
near the Rocky Mountains. It is usually oval in form, and
abounds in farinaceous matter, affording sweet and palatable
food.
Note: It is the Pomme blanche of Canadian voyageurs.
 
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