noun
- plural of feverroot; plants of the genus Eryngium or related genera, traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat fevers and other ailments
Usage: chiefly botanical and herbal medicine contexts; often used in plural form
Examples
- The herbalist gathered feverroots from the garden to prepare a traditional remedy.
- Feverroots have been used in folk medicine for centuries to reduce fevers.
- The dried feverroots were steeped in hot water to make a healing tea.
- Native Americans incorporated feverroots into their medicinal practices.