Meaning of thoroughwort in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈθʌrəwəːt/

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1. Noun

   thoroughwort

   Etymology

   late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist. Partly from through- + wort, and partly from thorough- + wort, after thoroughwax

   Definitions

   1. perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads

   Examples

   • « formerly used as in folk medicine »