gentian
IPA: dʒˈɛnʃʌn
noun
- (countable) Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and mountainous regions with violet or blue flowers.
- (uncountable) Dried roots and rhizome of European gentian (Gentiana lutea), used as a tonic.
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Examples of "gentian" in Sentences
- The gentian violet is quantitatively determined.
- Often different small species of gentian can be found.
- A gentian is a plant that has terminal tubular flowers.
- A 'gentian' is a plant that has terminal tubular flowers.
- The common name for the plant is the Green Day moon gentian .
- Gentian violet destroys cells and can be used as a disinfectant.
- Another effective treatment of candidia is the use of gentian violet.
- Unlike the hydrocolloid dressings, gentian violet produces a dry wound bed.
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