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hore·hound
noun
or hoar·hound \ˈhō(ə)rˌhau̇nd, ˈhȯ(ə)r-, ˈhōəˌh-, ˈhȯ(ə)ˌh-\
Etymology: by folk etymology from Middle English horhoune, from Old English hārhūne, from hār hoary + hūne horehound — more at hoar
1.
a. : a European aromatic mint (Marrubium vulgare) that is naturalized in the U.S., has pubescent leaves and small axillary flowers, has a very bitter taste, and is used as a tonic and anthelmintic — called also white horehound
b. : an extract or confection made from this plant and used as a remedy for coughs and colds
2. : any of several labiates resembling horehound in appearance — used with an attributive or qualifying adjective
< black horehound >
< water horehound > |