sleepwort

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English

Etymology

From Middle English slepwort, slepwourt, equivalent to sleep +‎ wort, after the mild sedative properties of lactucarium.

Noun

sleepwort (uncountable)

  1. (rare) Synonym of lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

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