witch hazel

Definition of Witch Hazel in English :

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Noun

1. witch hazel, witch hazel plant, wych hazel, wych hazel plant

any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion

2. witch hazel, wych hazel

lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant

wych hazel

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Witch Hazel

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noun

1.

any of several trees and shrubs of the genus Hamamelis, esp H. virginiana, of North America, having ornamental yellow flowers and medicinal properties: family Hamamelidaceae

2.

an astringent medicinal solution containing an extract of the bark and leaves of H. virginiana, applied to treat bruises, inflammation, etc

Witch Hazel

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1.

any of a genus (Hamamelis) of small North American and Asiatic trees and shrubs of the witch hazel family; esp., a tall shrub (H. virginiana) of E North America, having yellow, wavy-petaled flowers in late autumn and woody fruit

2.

a lotion consisting of an alcoholic solution of an extract from the leaves and bark of this shrub, used on bruises, inflammations, etc.

3.

designating a family (Hamamelidaceae, order Hamamelidales) of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of temperate regions, having flowers in heads or spikes, including the liquidambars

Witch Hazel

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n.

1. Any of several deciduous shrubs or small trees of the genus Hamamelis, especially H. virginiana of eastern North America, which has delicate yellow flowers that bloom in late autumn or winter.

2. An alcoholic solution containing an extract of the bark and leaves of this plant, applied externally as a mild astringent.

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