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mullein definition

mul·lein (mul′in)

noun

any of a genus (Verbascum) of tall plants of the figwort family, with spikes of yellow, lavender, or white flowers

Etymology: ME moleyne < OFr moleine < mol, soft < L mollis: see mollify

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mullein Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • flower: Take lymph system cleaning herbs like cleavers and mullein flowers.
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