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The bear's-foot (Helleborus f/tidus); -- so called because the root was used in settering, or inserting setons into the dewlaps of cattle. Called also pegroots.

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  1. n. The bear's-foot (Helleborus f/tidus); -- so called because the root was used in settering, or inserting setons into the dewlaps of cattle. Called also pegroots.
  2. n. digitate-leaved hellebore with an offensive odor and irritant qualities when taken internally
  3. The bear's-foot (Helleborus foetidus); -- so called because the root was used in settering, or inserting setons into the dewlaps of cattle. Called also pegroots. Dr. Prior.
  4. The bear's-foot (Helleborus foetidus); -- so called because theroot was used in settering, or inserting setons into the dewlaps ofcattle. Called also pegroots. Dr. Prior.
  5. n digitate-leaved hellebore with an offensive odor and irritant qualities when taken internally