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masterwort

[ mas-ter-wurt, -wawrt, mah-ster- ]

noun

  1. a European plant, Astrantia major, of the parsley family, having pinkish-rose or white flower clusters with purplish bracts beneath.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of masterwort1

First recorded in 1540–50; master + wort 2

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