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单词 brotherwort
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Definition of brotherwort in English:

brotherwort

noun ˈbrʌðəwəːt
rare, historical
  • Any of several aromatic herbs, including pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum), and wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare).

Origin

Old English; earliest use found in Brussels Glossary. Apparently from brother + wort, although the semantic motivation of the first element is unclear.

 
 

Definition of brotherwort in US English:

brotherwort

nounˈbrʌðəwəːt
rare, historical
  • Any of several aromatic herbs, including pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum), and wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare).

Origin

Old English; earliest use found in Brussels Glossary. Apparently from brother + wort, although the semantic motivation of the first element is unclear.

 
 
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