toothache tree
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The toothache tree is a common name for several Zanthoxylum species whose numbing bark and berries have traditionally been used to relieve tooth pain.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| toothache tree canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T23555903 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: toothache tree Context triple: [Zanthoxylum, commonName, toothache tree]
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A.
Perkus Tooth
Perkus Tooth is an eccentric, conspiracy-obsessed cultural critic and central figure in Jonathan Lethem’s novel "Chronic City."
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B.
The Tooth
"The Tooth" is a short story by Shirley Jackson, included in her collection *The Lottery and Other Stories*, that blends psychological unease with elements of the uncanny.
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C.
Toothaker
Toothaker is a surname of English origin borne by various individuals, including historical figures in early American history.
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D.
The Tooth Puller
The Tooth Puller is a Baroque genre painting by Flemish artist Theodoor Rombouts depicting a dramatic scene of a dentist extracting a patient’s tooth, rendered in a Caravaggesque style with strong chiaroscuro and expressive figures.
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E.
the Tree
The Tree is the selfless, ever-giving central figure in Shel Silverstein’s classic children’s book "The Giving Tree," symbolizing unconditional love and sacrifice.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: toothache tree Target entity description: The toothache tree is a common name for several Zanthoxylum species whose numbing bark and berries have traditionally been used to relieve tooth pain.
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A.
Perkus Tooth
Perkus Tooth is an eccentric, conspiracy-obsessed cultural critic and central figure in Jonathan Lethem’s novel "Chronic City."
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B.
The Tooth
"The Tooth" is a short story by Shirley Jackson, included in her collection *The Lottery and Other Stories*, that blends psychological unease with elements of the uncanny.
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C.
Toothaker
Toothaker is a surname of English origin borne by various individuals, including historical figures in early American history.
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D.
The Tooth Puller
The Tooth Puller is a Baroque genre painting by Flemish artist Theodoor Rombouts depicting a dramatic scene of a dentist extracting a patient’s tooth, rendered in a Caravaggesque style with strong chiaroscuro and expressive figures.
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E.
the Tree
The Tree is the selfless, ever-giving central figure in Shel Silverstein’s classic children’s book "The Giving Tree," symbolizing unconditional love and sacrifice.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.