choy root

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choy root - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Chay root \Chay" root`\ [Tamil sh[=a]ya.]
     The root of the Oldenlandia umbellata, native in India,
     which yieds a durable red dyestuff. [Written also choy root
     .]
     [1913 Webster]

  Choy root \Choy" root`\ (choi" r[=oo]t`).
     See Chay root.
     [1913 Webster]