horseheal
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle English horshelne, from Old English horselene, a compound of hors (“horse”) and elene (“elecampane”). The compound was later reinterpreted as being formed of horse + heal, as it was supposed to cure diseases of horses.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhɔːshiːl/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɔɹshiːl/
Noun
[edit]horseheal (uncountable)
- The plant elecampane.
Translations
[edit]elecampane — see elecampane