horehound

/ˈhɔrhɔʊnd/; /ˈhɔrhɔʊnd/ or /ˈhɔrhaʊnd/

Definitions

1. noun

A perennial herb of the mint family, with white, yellow, or purple flowers, used in medicine and as a flavoring for candies and teas.

“The herbalist harvested horehound from the fields to create a soothing tea for her patients.”

Synonyms

  • marrubium
  • white horehound

Antonyms

  • noxious weed
  • poisonous plant