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nɪ noun
1.
any composite plant of the genus Arnica, having opposite leaves and yellow flower heads.
2.
a tincture of the flowers of A. montana, of Europe, and other species of Arnica, formerly used as an external application in sprains and bruises.
Origin:
1745–55; < Neo-Latin < ?
1745–55; < Neo-Latin < ?
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| —n | |
| 1. | any N temperate or arctic plant of the genus Arnica, typically having yellow flowers: family Asteraceae (composites) |
| 2. | the tincture of the dried flower heads of any of these plants, esp A. montana, used in treating bruises |
| [C18: from New Latin, of unknown origin] | |
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Word Origin & History
arnica
1753, Mod.L., of unknown origin.
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