devil's claw
- noun
- /ˈdɛvəlz klɔ/
- South African
:
garra del diablo
- Herbalists often recommend devil's claw root to relieve arthritis pain and stiffness.
Examples
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A recent trial found that topical devil's claw preparations reduced joint inflammation slightly in some patients.
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The supplement label listed 500 mg of standardized devil's claw extract per capsule.
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Many people use devil's claw for arthritis pain.
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Is devil's claw effective for joint inflammation?
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Herbalists often recommend devil's claw root to relieve arthritis pain and stiffness.
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The supplement label included devil's claw extract as a remedy for joint discomfort.
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Many athletes take devil's claw to help ease their muscle and joint pain after workouts.
Synonyms
A plant or extract used as a medicine for inflammation and to help the immune system
How Pain-Relieving
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- South African
- Specialized
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
devil's + claw
The compound is the conventional name of a specific plant and its medicinal extract; knowing 'devil' and 'claw' does not let a B1 learner infer that it refers to a southern African plant used to relieve inflammation. While 'claw' might suggest a shape, the medicinal sense and the specific referent are metaphorical and lexicalized, making the overall meaning unpredictable without prior exposure.
Etymology
Devil's claw (the herbal remedy) comes from a southern African plant whose roots and seed pods have hook-like parts that look like a small claw. That's why the medicine kept the plant's name and is called 'devil's claw' when used for joint 'pain' and inflammation.