lungwort

Meaning

Noun

  • Any of various European plants, of the genus Pulmonaria (genus) (family Boraginaceae), that were once used to treat respiratory disorders.
  • Any of several other, unrelated plants, used to treat respiratory disorders

Origin

  • lung + wort
  • Having an appearance reminiscent of lungs
  • Having been used as a treatment for respiratory ailments

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