pip·sis·se·wa (p p-ss  -wô , -w)n. Any of several evergreen plants of the genus Chimaphila, especially the Eurasian species C. umbellata, having white or pinkish flowers grouped in a terminal corymb. Also called prince's pine. [Perhaps Eastern Abenaki kpi-pskwáhsawe, woods flower, pipsissewa.] |
pipsissewa [pɪpˈsɪsəwə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of several ericaceous plants of the Asian and American genus Chimaphila, having jagged evergreen leaves and white or pinkish flowers Also called wintergreen
[from Cree pipisisikweu, literally: it breaks it into pieces, so called because it was believed to be efficacious in treating bladder stones]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  pipsissewa - any of several plants of the genus Chimaphilaherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests Chimaphila, genus Chimaphila - small genus of evergreen herbs with long creeping rootstocks and shining leaves; North America; Europe; east Asia Chimaphila corymbosa, Chimaphila umbellata, love-in-winter, western prince's pine - Eurasian herb with white or pinkish flowers in a terminal corymb |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|