fleawort en · NOUN
Etymology
From flea + wort.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any of various not closely related plants that are supposed to kill or ward off fleas.
- (countable, uncountable) Any of various not closely related plants that are supposed to kill or ward off fleas. ▸ Lady's bedstraw (Galium verum).
- (countable, uncountable) A herb, Plantago psyllium, whose seeds are supposed to resemble fleas.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fleaworts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |