horseheal
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English horshelne, from Old English horselene, a compound of hors (“horse”) and elene (“elecampane”). The compound was later reinterpreted as being formed of horse + heal, as it was supposed to cure diseases of horses.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhɔːshiːl/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɔɹshiːl/
Noun[edit]
horseheal (uncountable)
- The plant elecampane.
Translations[edit]
elecampane — see elecampane