coltsfoot

/ˈkɒltfʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

a perennial plant (Tussilago farfara) having yellow flowers and leaves that resemble those of dandelion; also, the leaves of this plant, which are used in herbal medicine, especially to treat coughs and other respiratory ailments.

“The herbalist used coltsfoot to make a soothing tea for the patient’s bronchitis.”

Synonyms

  • Tussilago
  • farfara

Antonyms

  • noxious
  • toxic