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John the Conqueror root

John the Conqueror root noun: the root of Ipomoea purga, to which magical powers are ascribed in African-American folklore and hoodoo.

Noun

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.
    Synonyms:
    High John root

Synonyms of John the Conqueror root

Forms of John the Conqueror root

pluralJohn the Conqueror roots

Origin of John the Conqueror root

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

Questions about John the Conqueror root

What does John the Conqueror root mean?
John the Conqueror root means the root of Ipomoea purga, to which magical powers are ascribed in African-American folklore and hoodoo.
What part of speech is John the Conqueror root?
John the Conqueror root is a noun.
What is the plural of John the Conqueror root?
The plural of John the Conqueror root is John the Conqueror roots.

Words near John the Conqueror root in the dictionary

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  3. John Smiths
  4. John Stiles
  5. John the Baptist
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  8. John Thomas
  9. John Thomases
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