Meaning of thoroughwort in English

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

  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 »

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