| Pronunciation: | | 'bred`root
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] densely hairy perennial of central North America having edible tuberous roots |
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| | Synonyms: | | Indian breadroot, pomme blanche, pomme de prairie, Psoralea esculenta |
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| | See Also: | | genus Psoralea, herb, herbaceous plant, Psoralea |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Bread`root"\, n. (Bot.)
The root of a leguminous plant ({Psoralea esculenta}), found
near the Rocky Mountains. It is usually oval in form, and
abounds in farinaceous matter, affording sweet and palatable
food.
Note: It is the Pomme blanche of Canadian voyageurs.
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