Catwort

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of catnip (the plant). uncountable

    "“[…] She needed something stronger, so her tea has yarrow, rosemary, and catwort.” / “Catwort? I never heard of that.” / “It’s more commonly known as catnip.”"

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"“[…] She needed something stronger, so her tea has yarrow, rosemary, and catwort.” / “Catwort? I never heard of that.” / “It’s more commonly known as catnip.”"

Etymology

From Middle English catwort; equivalent to cat + wort.

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