- quinsy-wort
- quinsˈy-wort nounSquinancy wort• • •Main Entry: ↑quinsy
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squinancy wort — noun A species of woodruff, Asperula cynanchica, once thought good for quinsy • • • Main Entry: ↑squinancy … Useful english dictionary
squinancywort — [ skwɪnənsɪˌwə:t] noun a small plant with narrow leaves and scented white or lilac flowers, formerly used to treat quinsy. [Asperula cynanchica.] Origin C18: from med. L. squinantia (appar. formed by confusion of Gk sunankhē with kunankhē, both… … English new terms dictionary
