betony
noun pl. betonies
- any of a genus (Stachys) of plants of the mint family, having spikes of white, yellow, or lavender flowers and formerly used in medicine
- wood betony
See betony in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(bĕtˈn-ē)
noun pl. bet·o·nies - Any of several plants of the widespread genus Stachys in the mint family, especially S. officinalis, native chiefly to Europe and having spikes of usually reddish-purple flowers. It was once popular in herbal medicine. Also called woundwort.
- The lousewort.
Learn more about betony
link/cite
print
suggestion box