meaning of setterwort

1. The bears-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.
digitate-leaved hellebore with an offensive odor and irritant qualities when taken internally


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