woundwort

noun

Meaning

Any of several plants formerly used in poultices for wounds.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bloodwort(English)bruisewort(English)wartwort(English)masterwort(English)soldier's woundwort(English)wartweed(English)pilewort(English)purplewort(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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