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woundwort

/ˈwuːndwɜːrt/
wound · wort
Plural:woundworts
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• noun

1

Any of several herbaceous plants, especially those of the genus Stachys in the mint family, that were historically used in herbal medicine to stop bleeding and heal wounds.

Example

"The herbalist gathered hedge woundwort from the woodland edge to prepare a traditional poultice for the traveler's leg."

2

The kidney vetch, a European leguminous plant bearing clusters of yellow or reddish flowers, also known for its traditional medicinal applications.

Example

"Along the chalk cliffs, the bright yellow flowers of the woundwort attracted numerous native bees."

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• Nearby Words

wormwood
worthing
worthington
woundwort
wouri
woylie
wrangell

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'wound' and 'wort' (from Old English 'wyrt', meaning plant or herb), directly referring to its historical use as a medicinal poultice for staunching blood and healing injuries.

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