Arnica

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several plants, of the genus Arnica, considered to have medicinal properties, especially Arnica montana. countable, uncountable

    "His only remark was, "There's some new stuff, cuticura or something, which is better than arnica." Some people have such extraordinary notions of humor."

  2. 2
    an ointment used in treating bruises wordnet
  3. 3
    any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica wordnet
  4. 4
    used especially in treating bruises wordnet

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wolfsbane

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"Arnica cream is said to help relax stiff joints."

Etymology

From translingual Arnica.

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