What does "pilewort" mean?

Any of various not closely related plants traditionally supposed to be effective in treating piles (hemorrhoids), especially; Erechtites hieraciifolius, or fireweed, a plant in the aster family;

What is a synonym for "pilewort"?

Common synonyms include: celandine, lesser celandine, lesser celandine, ranunculus ficaria.

Pilewort

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Definitions

Noun

1
Any of various not closely related plants traditionally supposed to be effective in treating piles (hemorrhoids), especially; Erechtites hieraciifolius, or fireweed, a plant in the aster family; uncountable, usually
2
perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles wordnet
3
Any of various not closely related plants traditionally supposed to be effective in treating piles (hemorrhoids), especially; Ficaria verna (formerly Ranunculus ficaria), lesser celandine, a plant in the buttercup family. uncountable, usually