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单词 bruisewort
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Definition of bruisewort in English:

bruisewort

noun ˈbruːzwəːt
historical
  • Originally: either of two plants, comfrey, Symphytum officinale, and the common daisy, Bellis perennis. In later use also: soapwort, Saponaria officinalis (now rare).

Origin

Old English. Apparently from bruise + wort, perhaps so named with reference to its healing properties.

 
 

Definition of bruisewort in US English:

bruisewort

nounˈbruːzwəːt
historical
  • Originally: either of two plants, comfrey, Symphytum officinale, and the common daisy, Bellis perennis. In later use also: soapwort, Saponaria officinalis (now rare).

Origin

Old English. Apparently from bruise + wort, perhaps so named with reference to its healing properties.

 
 
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