'Arctostaphylus Uva-ursi' definitions:

Definition of 'Arctostaphylus Uva-ursi'

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  • Kinnikinic \Kin`ni*ki*nic"\, n. [Indian, literally, a mixture.] Prepared leaves or bark of certain plants; -- used by the Indians of the Northwest for smoking, either mixed with tobacco or as a substitute for it. Also, a plant so used, as the osier cornel (Cornus stolonijra), and the bearberry (Arctostaphylus Uva-ursi). [Spelled also kinnickinnick and killikinick.] [1913 Webster]