Clovewort

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Clove pink, which has clove-scented flowers
  2. 2
    an herb mentioned in Old English herbals, probably Ranunculus acris historical
  3. 3
    Any plant of the family Caryophyllaceae.
  4. 4
    Avens, which has clove-scented roots

Etymology

Etymology 1

From clove + wort.

Etymology 2

From Old English clufwyrt.

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