Pipsissewa
[pip-sis-uh-wuh, -waw] /pɪpˈsɪs ə wə, -ˌwɔ/
noun
1.
any evergreen plant of the genus Chimaphila, especially C. umbellata, the leaves of which are used medicinally for their tonic, diuretic, and astringent properties.
/pɪpˈsɪsəwə/
noun
1.
any of several ericaceous plants of the Asian and American genus Chimaphila, having jagged evergreen leaves and white or pinkish flowers Also called wintergreen
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