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birthwort
noun
any of a genus (Aristolochia) of vines of the birthwort family with brownish or purplish -shaped flowers: formerly supposed to be of help in childbirth
adjective
designating a family (Aristolochiaceae, order Aristolochiales) of dicotyledonous plants, shrubs, and woody vines, including Dutchman's pipe
See birthwort in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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