Synonyms of cohosh
8 similar words
Another word for cohosh is blue cohosh. Other synonyms of cohosh are squaw root, papoose root, Cimicifuga racemosa, black cohosh and black bugbane.
Synonyms and similar words for cohosh
nounA perennial American herb (Caulophyllum thalictroides), the rough rootstock of which is used in...
- blue cohoshA perennial American herb (Caulophyllum thalictroides), the root of which is used in medicine.
- squaw root
- papoose rootSynonym of blue cohosh.
nounA smooth herb, Actaea racemosa, marketed for medicinal use.
- Cimicifuga racemosa
- black cohoshA smooth herb of species Actaea racemosa, marketed for medicinal use.
- black bugbane
- black snakerootActaea racemosa, black cohosh.
- fairy candle
Meaning of cohosh
- noun A perennial American herb (Caulophyllum thalictroides), the rough rootstock of which is used in medicine.
- noun A smooth herb, Actaea racemosa, marketed for medicinal use.
Questions about synonyms of cohosh
- What is another word for cohosh?
- Cohosh has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blue cohosh, squaw root, papoose root, Cimicifuga racemosa, black cohosh, black bugbane, black snakeroot and fairy candle.
- What does cohosh mean?
- Cohosh means a perennial American herb (Caulophyllum thalictroides), the rough rootstock of which is used in medicine.
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