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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small fern, Botrychium lunaria (lesser moonwort); later, any member of the genus.

   "Moonwort is an herb which they say will open locks, and unshoe such horses as tread upon it."

2. 2
   of America and Eurasia and Australia wordnet
3. 3
   Lunaria annua (greater moonwort); also known as honesty and annual honesty. UK, US, regional

Synonyms

All synonyms

botrychium lunariacommon moonwort

Example

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"Moonwort is an herb which they say will open locks, and unshoe such horses as tread upon it."

Etymology

From moon + wort.

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