John the Conqueror root

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English

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Etymology

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Named after John the Conqueror, an African-American folk hero.

Noun

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John the Conqueror root (plural John the Conqueror roots)

  1. The root of Ipomoea purga, to which magical powers are ascribed in African-American folklore and hoodoo.
    Synonym: High John root
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