horehound
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- noun
- /ˈhɔrˌhaʊnd/
:
marrubio
- The herbalist recommended using horehound to make a soothing syrup for cough relief.
Examples
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In traditional medicine, horehound is often brewed into a tea for its calming effects.
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"Horehound might help, though it's not the best."
Fiction book (1992) -
He had wanted Tot to prepare him his favorite horehound syrup, the usual mustard poultice for his chest.
Fiction book (1998) -
Some people enjoy the taste of horehound candies, which are made from the leaves of the plant.
Synonyms
A group of mint plants like horehound people use for medicine and tea
A European herb with hairy leaves and small white flowers that people use to make bitter medicine and flavoring
An herb from Europe with hairy leaves and small white flowers used in medicine and to flavor food
Compounds
- Specialized
An herb from Europe with hairy leaves and small white flowers used in medicine and to flavor food
A small herb with wrinkled leaves, dark purple flowers and a strong unpleasant smell
A European herb with hairy leaves and small white flowers that people use to make bitter medicine and flavoring
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Horehound comes from old words including hoar meaning 'white' and hound, a word once used in plant names. The herb has soft white hairs on its leaves, so the name shows how the plant looks.