Pilewort

n.

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(Bot.) A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnæus) whose tuberous roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the piles.

Noun

1.

pilewort - perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles Synonyms: lesser celandine, Ranunculus ficaria

flower, genus Ranunculus, lesser celandine, Ranunculus, Ranunculus ficaria