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Definition of earwort in English: earwortnoun 1Any of several plants reputed to cure deafness, especially the herbaceous plant Oldenlandia auricularia (family Rubiaceae), of South Asia (now historical and rare). 2Any of several liverworts of the order Jungermanniales, having ear-shaped leaves.
Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in Alphita. Definition of earwort in US English: earwortnoun 1Any of several plants reputed to cure deafness, especially the herbaceous plant Oldenlandia auricularia (family Rubiaceae), of South Asia (now historical and rare). 2Any of several liverworts of the order Jungermanniales, having ear-shaped leaves.
Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in Alphita. |