bowman\'s root

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noun

an eastern U.S. plant, Gillenia trifoliata, of the rose family, having terminal clusters of white flowers.

Also called false ipecac, Indian physic.

Origin:
1805–15, Americanism; by folk etymology from beaumont root, from proper name Beaumont

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Bowman's root is always a great word to know.

So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

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