pilewort en · NOUN
Etymology
From piles + wort.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Any of various not closely related plants traditionally supposed to be effective in treating piles (hemorrhoids), especially ▸ Erechtites hieraciifolius, or fireweed, a plant in the aster family;
- (uncountable, usually) Any of various not closely related plants traditionally supposed to be effective in treating piles (hemorrhoids), especially ▸ Ficaria verna (formerly Ranunculus ficaria), lesser celandine, a plant in the buttercup family.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pileworts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |