Definition of Witch hazel

1. Noun. Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion.


2. Noun. Lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant.
Exact synonyms: Wych Hazel
Generic synonyms: Application, Lotion

Definition of Witch hazel

1. Noun. (botany) Any of several small deciduous trees, of the genus ''Hamamelis'', having yellow flowers ¹

2. Noun. (US botany) Hamamelis virginiana (Eastern North America), especially, or Hamamelis vernalis (Ozarks). ¹

3. Noun. (medicine) An extract of the bark and/or leaves of this plant, used as an astringent ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Witch hazel

1. A genus of plants which includes the witch-hazel (Hamamelis Virginica), a preparation of which is used medicinally. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A kind of medlar or service tree; at the same time + an apple, any tree fruit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Witch Hazel

witch-elms
witch-hazel
witch-hazel family
witch-hunt
witch-hunter
witch-hunts
witch-tree
witch alder
witch ball
witch broom
witch doctor
witch doctors
witch elm
witch hazel
witch hunt
witch hunts
witcha
witchball
witchcrafts
witched
witchen
witchens
witcher
witcheries
witchery
witches

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