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pellitory

(pel′i tôr′ē)

noun pl. pellitories

any of a genus (Parietaria) of plants of the nettle family, often grown as an ornamental
in full wall pellitory
a Mediterranean plant (Anacyclus pyrethrum) of the composite family, whose root was formerly used to relieve toothache
in full pellitory of Spain

Origin: altered < ME peritorie < OFr paritoire < L parietaria < parietarius, of walls < paries: see paries

See pellitory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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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Origin: Middle English peletre, peletori

Origin: , from Old French piretre, peletre

Origin: , from Latin pyrethrum; see pyrethrum

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