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frostweed

[frawst-weed, frost-]

noun

a plant, Helianthemum canadense, of the rockrose family, native to eastern North America, having narrow leaves and a solitary yellow flower.

Origin:
1830–40, Americanism; frost + weed¹; so called from the ice crystals which form on it during the first frosts

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

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frostweed
noun
1.	perennial of the eastern United States having early solitary yellow flowers followed by late petalless flowers; so-called because ice crystals form on it during first frosts
2.	tall perennial herb having clusters of white flowers; the eastern United States [syn: Virginia crownbeard]

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