# John the Conqueror root

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The root of Ipomoea purga, to which magical powers are ascribed in African-American folklore and hoodoo.

## Etymology
Named after John the Conqueror, an African-American folk hero.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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