pellitory | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) herb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and small pink apetalous flowers | |
Synonyms: | wall_pellitory Parietaria_difussa pellitory-of-the-wall | |
Related terms: | herb Parietaria | |
2. | [ noun ] (botany) small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once used to relieve toothache | |
Synonyms: | Anacyclus_pyrethrum pellitory-of-Spain | |
Related terms: | herb Anacyclus | |
Similar spelling: |
pelter Pellitier Peltier Pelletier |