n 1  cap  :  a genus of herbs (family Aristolochiaceae) that are native to north-temperate regions, have pungent aromatic roots and dull-colored flowers, and include the wild ginger  2  :  the dried rhizome and roots of wild ginger used as aromatic bitters and as a flavoring agent .
 
 
 
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