horseheal en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhɔːshiːl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈhɔɹshiːl/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Middle English horshelne, from Old English horselene, a compound of hors (“horse”) and elene (“elecampane”). The compound was later reinterpreted as being formed of horse + heal, as it was supposed to cure diseases of horses.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The plant elecampane.