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as·a·rum \ˈasərəm\ noun Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, hazelwort, from Greek asaron 1. capitalized : a genus of acaulescent herbs (family Aristolochiaceae) native to north-temperate regions and having pungent aromatic roots and dull-colored flowers — see wild ginger 2. -s : the dried rhizome and roots of wild ginger used as an aromatic bitters and flavoring agent |