Witch Hazel Definition
noun
Any of a genus (Hamamelis) of small North American and Asian trees and shrubs of the witch hazel family; esp., a tall shrub (H. virginiana) of E North America, having yellow, wavy-petaled flowers in late autumn and woody fruit.
Webster's New World
A lotion consisting of an alcoholic solution of an extract from the leaves and bark of this shrub, used on bruises, inflammations, etc.
Webster's New World
Designating a family (Hamamelidaceae, order Hamamelidales) of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of temperate regions, having flowers in heads or spikes, including the liquidambars.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of witch hazel.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- wych hazel plant
- wych hazel
- witch hazel plant
Other Word Forms of Witch Hazel
Noun
Singular:
witch hazel
Plural:
witch hazelsOrigin of Witch Hazel
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Alteration of obsolete wych wych elm wych elm hazel
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
See Middle English wiche, Old English wice (“pliant, bendable, weak")
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