"Devil's claw" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Devil's claws [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Devil's claw}} Devil's claw (plural Devil's claws)
  1. A plant, Harpagophytum procumbens, native to southern Africa, whose tuberous roots are used in folk medicine to reduce pain. Categories (lifeform): Asterales order plants Synonyms: grapple plant, wood spider, devil's claw

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