pellitory
noun pl. pellitories
- any of a genus (Parietaria) of plants of the nettle family, often grown as an ornamental
- a Mediterranean plant (Anacyclus pyrethrum) of the composite family, whose root was formerly used to relieve toothache
See pellitory in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(pĕlˈĭ-tôrˌē, -tōrˌē)
noun pl. pel·li·to·ries - A small Mediterranean plant (Anacyclus pyrethrum) containing a volatile oil once used for the relief of toothache and facial neuralgia.
- Any of various monoecious plants of the genus Parietaria, having long narrow leaves with hairy tufts at the base and apetalous flowers.
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