Muskroot
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Muskroot is a noun meaning A tall umbelliferous plant (Ferula moschata, syn. Ferula sumbul).
Meaning
A tall umbelliferous plant (Ferula moschata, syn. Ferula sumbul).
More Meanings
- Root of F. moschata, formerly used in medicine and as a substitute for musk.
- Any plants of genus Adoxa (moschatel), especially species Adoxa moschatellina, found in most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere.
- Nard (Nardostachys jatamansi)
Word Forms
- muskroots
Synonyms for muskroot
Depending on context, synonyms include sumbal, sumbul, hollowroot.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include musk, sumbal, muskflower, sumbul, ambrette, muskwood.
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