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From snake + weed: in some cases (e.g. bistort) because of the twisted roots.
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snakeweed
Today it means: Any of various not closely related plants reputed to cure snakebite. Full definition →
Today it means: Any of various not closely related plants reputed to cure snakebite. Full definition →
From snake + weed: in some cases (e.g. bistort) because of the twisted roots.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.