rupturewort en · NOUN
Etymology
From rupture + wort. Possibly related to the taxonomic name Herniaria, which is based on Latin hernia (whence English hernia), a condition where part of the body abnormally extrudes into another part, thus causing a rupture.
Meanings
- A plant of the genus Herniaria, especially Herniaria glabra, formerly used in the treatment of hernia and for other medicinal purposes.
- A West Indian plant (Alternanthera sessilis, syn. Alternanthera polygonoides), somewhat resembling burstwort.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ruptureworts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
fr turquette (Any Herniaria species) · es herniaria (Any Herniaria species) · tr kasık otu (Any Herniaria species) · ota قاصق اوتی (Any Herniaria species) · it erniaria (Any Herniaria species) · de Bruchkraut (Any Herniaria species)