euphrasia

/juːˈfræziə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Orobanchaceae; also known as eyebright, which is often used as a medicinal herb.

“The herbalist used euphrasia to create a soothing ointment for the patient’s eyes.”

2. noun

a genus of plants of the family Orobanchaceae.

“The botanist studied the different species of euphrasia found in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • eyebright
  • herb

Antonyms

  • noxious
  • toxic