honewort en · NOUN
Etymology
From hone + wort, from hone (“a swelling”).
Meanings
- Either of two plants of the family Umbelliferae. ▸ A perennial plant, Cryptotaenia canadensis, sometimes cultivated as a vegetable.
- Either of two plants of the family Umbelliferae. ▸ A small European plant, Trinia glauca, once thought to be a remedy for swellings.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| honeworts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |