comfrey

/ˈkɒmfrɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a perennial herb of the borage family, with edible leaves and a deep taproot, used in herbal medicine and as a fertilizer

“The gardener used comfrey to make a liquid fertilizer for the garden.”

2. verb

to apply comfrey to a wound or sore, especially as a traditional remedy

“The nurse comfreyed the cut before bandaging it.”

Synonyms

  • borage
  • knitbone

Antonyms

  • insecticide
  • weedkiller