Wake Robin (wak rob’in) n.

1. Trillium erectum, a spring-blooming perennial with flowers comprised of 3 green sepals and 3 purplish petals atop a whorl of 3 broad, dark green leaves, on an erect stem of from 10 to 15 inches; reputedly powerful in restoring women to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Synonyms: Birthroot, Trinity Lily, Stinking Benjamin, Wood Lily, Indian Shamrock, Squaw Root, Brown Beth, Bethroot, Indian Balm, Ground Lily.

2. An historically women’s Morris team native to the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts.