John the Conqueror root

noun

The root of Ipomoea purga, to which magical powers are ascribed in African-American folklore and hoodoo.

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High John root
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Meanings

nounJohn the Conqueror root (plural John the Conqueror roots)

plural John the Conqueror roots

  1. The root of Ipomoea purga, to which magical powers are ascribed in African-American folklore and hoodoo.

    Synonyms: High John root

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe root of Ipomoea purga, to which magical powers are ascribed in African-American folklore and hoodoo.

Similar
High John root
Also see
high john root

Origin

Named after John the Conqueror, an African-American folk hero.

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APA

John the Conqueror root. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20the%20Conqueror%20root

MLA

“John the Conqueror root.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20the%20Conqueror%20root. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “John the Conqueror root,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20the%20Conqueror%20root.

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