elecampane
noun
ele·cam·pane
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Definition of elecampane
: a large coarse Eurasian composite herb (Inula helenium) that has yellow ray flowers and is naturalized in the U.S.
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For the quickest fix, knock back a shot of elecampane elixir. — Rachelle Robinett, Bon Appetit, "The Powerful Root That Chefs Are Starting to Love," 10 May 2017 But Galanti’s candied elecampane provides the purest flavor. — Rachelle Robinett, Bon Appetit, "The Powerful Root That Chefs Are Starting to Love," 10 May 2017 For the quickest fix, knock back a shot of elecampane elixir. — Rachelle Robinett, Bon Appetit, "The Powerful Root That Chefs Are Starting to Love," 10 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'elecampane.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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elecampane
noun
ele·cam·pane
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Medical Definition of elecampane
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: a large coarse European composite herb of the genus Inula (I. helenium) that has yellow ray flowers, is naturalized in the United States, and is the source of the stimulant inula
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: inula sense 1