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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of certain alyssums (Alyssum spp.). countable, uncountable
2. 2
   any garden plant of the genus Alyssum having clusters of small yellow or white flowers wordnet
3. 3
   German madwort (Asperugo procumbens) countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

alyssumalyssumgreat goosegrasswulfen's alyssum

Etymology

From mad + wort, as formerly believed to cure canine madness.

Related phrases

American madwortGerman madwortGolden-tuft madwortSzowits' madwortdesert madwortfalse madwortfield madwortpale madwortroadside false madwortrock madwortumbellate madwort

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