colicwort

/kəˈlɪk.wɜːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant, specifically a species of bitter dock (Rumex x bohemica) or a similar plant, whose leaves are used in herbal medicine to treat colic.

“The traditional herbal remedy for colic often includes the leaves of the colicwort plant.”

Synonyms

  • bitter dock
  • dock

Antonyms

  • calmative
  • soothing agent