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Gentian

/ˈdʒɛn(t)ʃən/

Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and mountainous regions with violet or blue flowers.

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noun
  1. 1

    Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and mountainous regions with violet or blue flowers.

  2. 2

    The dried roots and rhizome of a European gentian (Gentiana lutea), used as a tonic.

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