About The Word Bistort
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Bistort
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What's The Definition Of Bistort?Synonyms | Synonyms for Bistort: Related Terms | Find terms related to Bistort: See Also | Bistort In Webster's Dictionary \Bis"tort\, n. [L. bis + tortus, p. p. of torquere to
twist: cf. F. bistorte.] (Bot.)
An herbaceous plant of the genus {Polygonum}, section
{Bistorta}; snakeweed; adderwort. Its root is used in
medicine as an astringent.
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