Lungwort definition
Any of several Eurasian plants of the genus Pulmonaria, having coiled clusters of blue or purple flowers and formerly used in treating respiratory disorders.
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Any of various plants of the genus Mertensia, having drooping clusters of tubular, usually blue flowers.
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Any of various plants formerly used in treating lung diseases; esp., any of a genus (Pulmonaria) of European plants of the borage family, with large, spotted leaves and clusters of blue or purple flowers.
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(botany) Any of various European plants, of the genus Pulmonaria, that were once used to treat respiratory disorders.
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Noun
Singular:
lungwort
Plural:
lungworts