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greater masterwort

greater masterwort

9.9
A European herb with scented roots, big leaves at the base, and clusters of white or pink flowers
  • noun
  • UK
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  • Herbalists in Europe have used the roots of greater masterwort in traditional remedies for centuries.

Examples

  • The greater masterwort thrives in moist meadows and is prized for its ornamental flowers.

  • Gardeners often plant greater masterwort for its clusters of delicate, star-shaped blossoms.

  • The greater masterwort blooms beautifully in the garden.

  • I planted greater masterwort last spring.

  • Gardeners often plant greater masterwort for its clusters of delicate, star-shaped blossoms.

  • Herbalists in Europe have used the roots of greater masterwort in traditional remedies for centuries.

  • The greater masterwort thrives in moist meadows and is prized for its ornamental flowers.

Synonyms

Astrantia major
vsgreater masterwort
  • Specialized
9.9

A garden plant with star-shaped white or pink flowers and leaves in a low clump

is the common English name for the same species
masterwort
vsgreater masterwort
9.9

A garden plant that lives for several years and has decorative flowers

names the specific European species with aromatic roots and showy umbels

Surface Forms

greater masterwort singular
greater masterworts plural

Morphology

greater + masterwort

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun compound where 'greater' signals a larger or more prominent variety of the plant 'masterwort.' This compositional pattern (e.g. 'greater X' = larger species/variety) is common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The name greater masterwort may come from old healers: master suggested it was a trusted medicine and wort meant 'plant', so people called it their 'master' plant for healing. The word greater shows it is larger than similar kinds, so the name points to a big, useful herb used in medicine.