mitrewort n 1: any of various rhizomatous perennial herbs of the genus Mitella having a capsule resembling a bishop's miter [syn: {miterwort}, {mitrewort}, {bishop's cap}]
mitrewort \mitrewort\ n. Any of various rhizomatous perennial herbs of the genus {Mitella} having a capsule resembling a bishop's miter. [Also spelled {miterwort}.] Syn: miterwort, bishop's cap. [WordNet 1.5]