| NOUN | plant | comfrey, cumfrey | perennial herbs of Europe and Iran |
|---|---|---|---|
| food | comfrey, healing herb | leaves make a popular tisane |
| Sounds | kah'mfriy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | accusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy... | |
| Meaning | perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | cumfrey | |
| Member of | Symphytum, genus Symphytum | comfrey |
| Narrower | common comfrey, boneset, Symphytum officinale | European herb having small white, pink or purple flowers |
| Broader | herb, herbaceous plant | A plant lacking a permanent woody stem |
| Spanish | cumfrey, symphytum | |
| Catalan | consolda, cumfrey | |
| Meaning | leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | healing herb | |
| Part of | common comfrey, boneset, Symphytum officinale | European herb having small white, pink or purple flowers |
| Broader | herb | aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities |
| Spanish | consuelda, sínfito | |
| Catalan | consolda major | |
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