Definition for TOR'MENT-IL

TOR'MENT-IL, n. [Fr. tormentille; It. tormentilla.]

The septfoil, Potentilla Tormentilla. The root is used in medicine as a powerful astringent, and for alleviating gripes or tormina in cases of diarrhea, whence its name. Cyc.

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