bitterroot

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Noun bitterroot has 1 sense

bitterroot, Lewisia rediviva - showy succulent ground-hugging plant of Rocky Mountains regions having deep to pale pink flowers and fleshy farinaceous roots; the Montana state flower
--₁ is a kind of wildflower, wild flower
--₁ is a member of Lewisia, genus Lewisia

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Bitterroot

Noun

Sense 1: A North American plant with pink or purplish flowers and fleshy roots, which was historically used by Native Americans for food and medicine.

Synonyms: pinkster, Lewsia rediviva

Example sentence: The bitterroot is known for its beautiful flowers that bloom in the spring.

Sense 2: The state flower of Montana, characterized by its delicate pink or white flowers.

Example sentence: The bitterroot, being Montana's state flower, holds great cultural significance in the state.

Adjective

Sense 1: Having a strong, intensely unpleasant taste; sharp or acrid in flavor.

Synonyms: acerbic, tart, unsweetened

Example sentence: The bitterroot extract gave the medicine a bitter taste, but it was effective in treating the ailment.

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