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devil's claw

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun devil's claw has 1 sense
  1. common unicorn plant, devil's claw, common devil's claw, elephant-tusk, proboscis flower, ram's horn, Proboscidea louisianica - annual of southern United States to Mexico having large whitish or yellowish flowers mottled with purple and a long curving beak
    --1 is a kind of herb, herbaceous plant
    --1 is a member of Proboscidea, genus Proboscidea

Definitions from the Web

  1. Term: Devil's Claw

Word Type: Noun (common), Noun (countable)

Sense 1: Popularly known as a plant from the Pedaliaceae family, Devil's Claw refers to the tuberous roots found in Southern Africa. It is typically used in traditional medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Sample Sentence: She brewed a tea made from Devil's Claw to relieve her arthritis pain.

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Sense 2: In local folklore, Devil's Claw is also a mythical creature depicted as a supernatural being resembling a ghastly clawed hand.

Sample Sentence: The villagers believed that the Devil's Claw emerged from the depths of the forest at night, seeking to cause mischief.

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