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seal(4)(dictionary)
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tar-seal(dictionary)
fur seal(encyclopedia)

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hydrastis


The dried rhizome of Hydrastis canadensis (family Ranunculaceae), a native of the eastern U.S.; formerly used in the treatment of chronic catarrhal states of the mucous membranes and in metrorrhagia.

Synonym: golden seal, jaundice root, yellow root.

Origin: Mod. L. Fr. G. Hydor (hydro-), water, + drao, to accomplish