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bistort

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪstɔːt/

Definition of bistort

noun

a Eurasian herbaceous plant with a spike of flesh-coloured flowers and a twisted root.
- Genus Polygonum, family Polygonaceae: several species, in particular P. bistorta

Origin:

early 16th century: from French bistorte or medieval Latin bistorta, from bis 'twice' + torta (feminine past participle of torquere 'to twist')