How to Pronounce Cohosh

To pronounce "cohosh", say COH-osh — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

COH-osh

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💡 Tip for remembering “cohosh”

"cohosh" has 2 syllables: coh-osh.

What does cohosh mean?

noun

  1. A perennial American herb (Caulophyllum thalictroides), the rough rootstock of which is used in medicine.
  2. A smooth herb, Actaea racemosa, marketed for medicinal use.

Synonyms

Cimicifuga racemosablack cohoshblack snakerootblue cohoshsquaw root

Related words

baneberrycocashcowishoshaccolicrootcowsstoneroot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cohosh"?▾

"Cohosh" has 2 syllables: coh · osh.

What does "cohosh" mean?▾

Cohosh: A perennial American herb (Caulophyllum thalictroides), the rough rootstock of which is used in medicine.

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