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English → English (gcide) Definition: Carolina pink Pinkroot \Pink"root`\, n. 1. (Med.) The root of Spigelia Marilandica, used as a powerful vermifuge; also, that of Spigelia Anthelmia. See definition 2 (below). [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) (a) A perennial North American herb (Spigelia Marilandica ), sometimes cultivated for its showy red blossoms. Called also Carolina pink, Maryland pinkroot , and worm grass. (b) An annual South American and West Indian plant (Spigelia Anthelmia). [1913 Webster] Carolina pink \Car`o*li"na pink`\ (Bot.) See Pinkboot. [1913 Webster]