Meaning of Marrubium in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /məˈruːbɪəm/

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  1. Noun

    Marrubium

    Etymology

    Old English; earliest use found in Pseudo-Apuleius' Herbarium. From classical Latin marrubium (also marruuium), of uncertain origin, perhaps connected with Hebrew mar ‘bitter’ or a Semitic cognate

    Definitions

    1. Old World aromatic herbs: horehound

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