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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  large genus of coarse gummy herbs of western North and Central America
 
 Synonyms: genus Grindelia
 
 See Also: aster family, Asteraceae, asterid dicot genus, Compositae, family Asteraceae, family Compositae, gum plant, gumweed, rosinweed, tarweed

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Grin*de"li*a\, n. [NL. Named after D. H. Grindel, a
Russian.] (Med.)
The dried stems and leaves of tarweed ({Grindelia}), used as
a remedy in asthma and bronchitis.

 

 

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