adderwort en · NOUN
Etymology
adder + wort, as it was reputed to cure snakebite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Common bistort (Bistorta officinalis, syn. Persicaria bistorta) or snakeweed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| adderworts | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| adder's wort | alternative | lexicographic |