John the Conqueror root
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Named after John the Conqueror, an African-American folk hero.
Noun
[edit]John the Conqueror root (plural John the Conqueror roots)
- The root of Ipomoea purga, to which magical powers are ascribed in African-American folklore and hoodoo.
- Synonym: High John root