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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of selfheal (“Prunella”). alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   decumbent blue-flowered European perennial thought to possess healing properties; naturalized throughout North America wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To heal itself, or by itself. intransitive

   "A self-healing cutting mat has a durable vinyl surface that bounces back from blade marks and cuts […]"

Synonyms

All synonyms

betonyheal allprunella vulgaris

Example

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"A self-healing cutting mat has a durable vinyl surface that bounces back from blade marks and cuts […]"

Etymology

From self- + heal.

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