germander
/ˈɡɜrmændər/Definitions
1. noun
A type of flowering plant, particularly a species of Teucrium.
“The field guide mentioned that the rare germander plant was found only in this region.”
2. noun
A medieval term for a type of herbal medicine, particularly a mixture of herbs.
“During the medieval period, the apothecary prepared various germanders for medicinal purposes.”
3. noun
An obsolete term for a type of herbal tea or medicinal drink.
“In the old days, the villagers would make a germander drink to alleviate various ailments.”