quinsywort

/ˈkwɪnzɪwɜːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant, likely a type of forget-me-not, believed to have antibacterial properties and used in the treatment of quinsy.

“The patient was given quinsywort to apply to the sore throat, which helped to reduce the infection.”

Synonyms

  • antimicrobial herb
  • forget-me-not

Antonyms

  • pathogenic agent