PHYTOLACCA AMERICANA
\fˈa͡ɪtəlˌakəɹ ɐmˌɛɹɪkˈɑːnə], \fˈaɪtəlˌakəɹ ɐmˌɛɹɪkˈɑːnə], \f_ˈaɪ_t_ə_l_ˌa_k_ə_ɹ ɐ_m_ˌɛ_ɹ_ɪ_k_ˈɑː_n_ə]\
Definitions of PHYTOLACCA AMERICANA
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tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
By Princeton University
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].