HyperDic: pellitory

English > 2 senses of the word pellitory:
NOUNplantpellitory, pellitory-of-the-wall, wall pellitory, Parietaria difussaherb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and small pink apetalous flowers
plantpellitory, pellitory-of-Spain, Anacyclus pyrethruma small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once used to relieve toothache
English > pellitory: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningherb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and small pink apetalous flowers.
Synonymspellitory-of-the-wall, wall pellitory, Parietaria difussa
Member ofParietaria, genus Parietariasmall genus of stingless herbs
Broaderherb, herbaceous plantA plant lacking a permanent woody stem
English > pellitory: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningA small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once used to relieve toothache.
Synonymspellitory-of-Spain, Anacyclus pyrethrum
Member ofAnacyclus, genus AnacyclusA Spanish pellitory
Broaderherb, herbaceous plantA plant lacking a permanent woody stem

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