HyperDic: arnica

English > 3 senses of the word arnica:
NOUNplantarnicaused especially in treating bruises
plantarnicaany of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica
artifactarnicaan ointment used in treating bruises
English > arnica: 3 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningUsed especially in treating bruises.
Broadertincture(pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution
Substance ofArnica montanaherb of pasture and open woodland throughout most of Europe and western Asia having orange-yellow daisylike flower heads that when dried are used as a stimulant and to treat bruises and swellings
Spanishárnica
Catalanàrnica
English > arnica: 3 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningAny of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica.
Member ofgenus Arnicalarge genus of herbs of north temperate and Arctic regions
Broaderherb, herbaceous plantA plant lacking a permanent woody stem
Spanishárnica
English > arnica: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningAn ointment used in treating bruises.
Broaderointment, unction, unguent, balm, salvesemisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Spanishárnica
Catalanàrnica

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