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black cohosh noun[ C or U ] uk /ˌblæk ˈkəʊ.hɒʃ/ us /ˌblæk ˈkoʊ.hɑːʃ/ a plant with large leaves, small white flowers, and a root that is used to make medicines: Many experts recommend black cohosh root as an effective treatment for menopausal symptoms. Black cohosh is a tall perennial plant from the buttercup family. Black cohosh has been used by Native Americans as a herbal remedy for a long time. Herbalists process the rhizomes and roots of black cohosh to make powders and tinctures. Apart from its medicinal properties, black cohosh can add interest to gardens with its distinctive white flowerheads. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Common plants African violet agave aloe aloe vera alpine strawberry dichondra dieffenbachia dill weed dracaena Easter lily loganberry maidenhair fern maize mandrake mare's tail sorrel sotol sow thistle Spanish moss spearmint |