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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A plant of the genus Centaurium. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Any of the genus Triosteum of plants, especially Triosteum perfoliatum countable, uncountable
3. 3
   Synonym of boneset (“Eupatorium perfoliatum”). countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

bonesethorse gentian

Etymology

From fever + wort.

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