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Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A small trailing European herb, Aspcrula cynanchica, of the Rubiaceæ, having narrow leaves whorled in fours, aud small, clustered, nearly white flowers. It was once reputed efficacious as a gargle in quinsy and sore throat, whence the common and the specific names. Also
quinsy-woodruff .
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- quinsy + wort (Wiktionary)
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Worts and all
I have in mind the worts associated with a green thumb rather than a green beer - but as you can see by the name, I'll accept anything you have to offer.
butterwort, spiderwort, quillwort, woundwort, nipplewort, bellwort, liverwort, milkwort, water pennywort, navelwort, toothwort, wort and 128 more...
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