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Definition of Taraxacum
1. Noun. An asterid dicot genus of the family Compositae including dandelions.
Exact synonyms: Genus Taraxacum
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Aster Family, Asteraceae, Compositae, Family Asteraceae, Family Compositae
Member holonyms: Blowball, Dandelion
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Aster Family, Asteraceae, Compositae, Family Asteraceae, Family Compositae
Member holonyms: Blowball, Dandelion
Medical Definition of Taraxacum
1. The dried rhizome and root of Taraxacum officinale (family Compositae), the dandelion, a wild plant of wide distribution throughout the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere; a tonic and hepatic stimulant. Origin: Mod. L. Fr. Ar. Tarakshagun, wild chicory (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Taraxacum
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