agueweed

agueweed
/ay"gyooh weed'/, n.
1. a boneset, Eupatorium perfoliatum. See illus. under boneset.
2. a gentian, Gentianella quinquefolia, having bristly blue flowers.
[1885-90, Amer.; AGUE + WEED1]

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