woundwort

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Etymology

From wound +‎ wort.

Noun

woundwort (countable and uncountable, plural woundworts)

  1. Any of several plants formerly used in poultices for wounds.
    1. Any of several plants of the genus Stachys
    2. Achillea millefolium (soldier's woundwort)
    3. Anthyllis vulneraria (kidney vetch)
    4. Solidago virgaurea (European golden-rod)
    5. Bellis perennis (English daisy)
    6. Prunella vulgaris (common self-heal)

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