pellitory
- noun
- /ˈpɛlɪˌtɔri/
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pellitoría
- Dried pellitory roots were once common in European apothecaries.
Examples
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Botanists studied the medicinal properties of pellitory in ancient texts.
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The herbalist recommended pellitory as a traditional remedy for toothache.
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The pellitory plant is known for its medicinal properties.
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Have you ever used pellitory for toothache relief?
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The herbalist recommended using pellitory to ease the pain of toothache due to its soothing properties.
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In traditional medicine, pellitory has been valued for its pungent root that can provide relief from dental discomfort.
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People in the Mediterranean region often use pellitory roots as a natural remedy for alleviating tooth pain.
Synonyms
A small Mediterranean plant whose roots people chewed to ease toothache
A small Mediterranean plant whose roots are used to ease toothache
Compounds
A small plant with narrow leaves and tiny pink flowers that grows in cracks in walls
- Specialized
A small plant with long leaves and tiny pink flowers that grows in cracks on old walls and rocks
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pellitory for the medicinal plant was the name used in old herbal books for a small plant with a sharp root used for 'toothache', so the word came to mean the plant whose dried root people used as a remedy.
