toothwort

Meaning

Noun

  • Any of several species of flowering plants, of the genus Lathraea.
  • Any of several species of plants in the former genus Dentaria (genus) (now considered part of the genus Cardamine).

Origin

  • tooth + wort.
  • From having an appearance similar to teeth.

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