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ague grass

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ague grass has 1 sense
  1. ague root, ague grass, Aletris farinosa - colicroot having a scurfy or granuliferous perianth and white flowers; southeastern United States
    --1 is a kind of colicroot, colic root, crow corn, star grass, unicorn root
    --1 is a member of Aletris, genus Aletris

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Ague Grass


Definition:

Ague Grass refers to any of several grasses that are believed to have medicinal properties, especially in treating ague or malaria.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Any of the grasses of the genus Eragrostis, known for their supposed medicinal properties.

Example sentences:

  1. The villagers use ague grass to brew tea for its alleged anti-malarial effects.
  2. I recommend looking for ague grass supplements to help combat recurring ague symptoms.
  3. Ague grass has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various fevers.

Sense 2:

Noun: A common name for the grass Panicum capillare, also believed to have medicinal uses.

Example sentences:

  1. The leaves of ague grass are known to possess antipyretic properties.
  2. Some Native American tribes utilized ague grass in their traditional healing practices.
  3. Ague grass can be found in abundance in the local wetlands and meadows.

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