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hermodactyl (n.)
A heart-shaped bulbous root, about the size of a finger, brought from Turkey, formerly used as a cathartic.
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A heart-shaped bulbous root, about the size of a finger, brought from Turkey, formerly used as a cathartic.
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The hermodactyl's peculiar shape and medicinal properties fascinated ancient herbalists.
The root of the hermodactyl was prized for its ability to treat a wide range of ailments, including indigestion and inflammation.
Dioscorides, a renowned Greek physician, described the hermodactyl as a valuable laxative and expectorant.
The hermodactyl's delicate flowers bloom in early spring, attracting bees and other insects with their sweet nectar.
