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Definition of brotherwort in English: brotherwortnoun ˈbrʌðəwəːt rare, historical Any of several aromatic herbs, including pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum), and wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare).
Origin Old English; earliest use found in Brussels Glossary. Apparently from brother + wort, although the semantic motivation of the first element is unclear. Definition of brotherwort in US English: brotherwortnounˈbrʌðəwəːt rare, historical Any of several aromatic herbs, including pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum), and wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare).
Origin Old English; earliest use found in Brussels Glossary. Apparently from brother + wort, although the semantic motivation of the first element is unclear. |