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  1. 1. n. A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnaeus) whose tuberous roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the piles. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles Source: wordnet
  3. 3. A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnæus) whose tuberous roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the piles. Forsyth. Source: webster
  4. 4. A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnæus) whose tuberous rootshave been used in poultices as a specific for the piles. Forsyth. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles Source: ecdict

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