damewort

/dæmˈwoʊrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant, especially a type of flowering plant with medicinal properties, particularly in the genus Damiana.

“The local herbalist recommended a tea made from the damewort to alleviate the patient’s symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • damiana
  • turnera

Antonyms

  • noxious plant
  • poisonous herb