rupturewort

Meaning

Noun

A plant of the genus Herniaria, especially Herniaria glabra (species), formerly used in the treatment of hernia and for other medicinal purposes.
A West Indian plant (Alternanthera polygonoides (species)), somewhat resembling burstwort.

Origin

rupture + wort

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