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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A herb of several species in the genus Sideritis, formerly believed to heal sword cuts. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   Galeopsis ladanum, red hemp-nettle. uncountable, usually

Etymology

From iron + wort.

Related phrases

false ironwort

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