betony
/ˈbɛtəni
/noun (plural betonies)
1A Eurasian plant of the mint family, which bears spikes of showy purple flowers.
- Stachys officinalis, family Labiatae.
- Peppermint, betony and sunflower teas can take a little milk.
- Bithwind Bindweed Bitony Wood betony, Stachys Betonica, known as bishopswort, highly popular cure although especially used for headaches.
1.1Used in names of plants that resemble the betony, e.g. water betony.Cancer the Crab - June 22 - July 22, ruling the stomach peristalsis, lower part of the lungs, breasts, esophagus, diaphragm, liver, stomach: daisy, agrimony, alder, lemon balm, water lilies, rushes, cucumbers, squashes, melons, water plants, water betony, honeysuckle, hyssop, jasmine.
Origin
Middle English: from Old French betoine, based on Latin betonica, perhaps from the name of an Iberian tribe.