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Etymology edit

Of Algonquian origin, related to Massachusett kushki ((it is) rough), as many parts of the plant are rough. Compare cohosh, of similar origin.

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Noun edit

cocash (uncountable)

  1. (now rare) Symphyotrichum puniceum, red-stemmed aster, the roots of which were formerly used medicinally.

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