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sani·cle (san′i kəl)

noun

any of a genus (Sanicula) of plants of the umbel family, with long-stalked leaves and clusters of small, white or yellowish flowers: formerly regarded as having healing powers

Etymology: OFr < ML sanicula, prob. dim. < L sanus, healthy

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