banewort

/ˈbeɪnjuːwɜːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant, particularly a type of fern, believed to have magical or medicinal properties, especially in European folklore.

“The village healer used banewort to create a potion for the ailing child.”

Synonyms

  • bane
  • fern
  • noxious plant

Antonyms

  • curative herb
  • healing plant