perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone
{i} string made from dried intestines of sheep or horses (used for surgical sutures, violin strings, tennis rackets, etc.); perennial low-growing woody shrub found in east North America with fluffy leaves and yellowish and rose flowers (source of rotenone)
A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, esp. of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, etc
a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and; source of rotenone