WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
horse′ gen′tian,
- Plant Biologyany weedy North American plant of the genus Triosteum, of the honeysuckle family, esp. T. perfoliatum, having stalkless leaves and purplish-brown flowers and bearing orange fruits. Also called tinker's weed.
- 1835–45, American.
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