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goldenseal

Syllabification: (gold·en·seal)
Pronunciation: /ˈgōldənˌsēl/
Definition of goldenseal

noun

  • a North American woodland plant of the buttercup family, with a bright yellow root that is used in herbal medicine.
    • Hydrastis canadensis, family Ranunculaceae

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