walewort

/ˈweɪlwɔːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Cynoglossum, especially Cynoglossum officinale, a European biennial with spikes of blue flowers.

“The walewort was found to be a key component in traditional medicine in some ancient cultures.”

Synonyms

  • cynoglossum
  • hound's tongue

Antonyms

  • flower
  • weed