gypsywort

/ˈdʒɪpsɪwɔːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant (Lycopus europaeus) with small blue flowers, found in wet places, having a strong, unpleasant smell.

“The herbalist used gypsywort to make a medicinal tea.”

2. noun

A plant of the genus Lycopus, especially L. europaeus, having blue flowers, and a strong and unpleasant smell.

“The gypsywort plant is native to Europe and western Asia.”

Synonyms

  • europaeus
  • lycopus

Antonyms

  • fragrant
  • sweet