Dropwort

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A perennial herb, Filipendula vulgaris, closely related to meadowsweet.
  2. 2
    Any plant of genus Oenanthe.
  3. 3
    Any plant of genus Oxypolis.

Synonyms

All synonyms
fern leaf dropwortfern-leaf dropwort

Etymology

From drop + wort, referring to its hanging tubers.

Related phrases

hemlock dropwortwater dropwortwestern dropwort

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