betony
a plant, Stachys (formerly Betonica) officinalis, of the mint family, having hairy leaves and dense spikes of purple flowers, formerly used in medicine and dyeing.
any of various similar plants, especially of the genus Pedicularis.
Origin of betony
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How to use betony in a sentence
Make injections of a decoction of origane mugwort, dog's mercury, betony, and eggs; inject into the womb with a female syringe.
The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher | AnonymousIf she be of full habit of body open a vein, after preparing her with syrup of betony, calamint, hyssop and feverfew.
The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher | AnonymousFirst came a liquor made with betony, "for the sake of those who could not accustom themselves to the bitter taste of coffee."
All About Coffee | William H. Ukersbetony is a herb belonging to the mint family, and its root was formerly employed in medicine as an emetic or purgative.
All About Coffee | William H. UkersAfter a time, when the corn is ripening, the herb betony flowers on the mounds under the oaks.
Nature Near London | Richard Jefferies
British Dictionary definitions for betony
/ (ˈbɛtənɪ) /
a Eurasian plant, Stachys (or Betonica) officinalis, with a spike of reddish-purple flowers, formerly used in medicine and dyeing: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
any of several related plants of the genus Stachys
wood betony a North American scrophulariaceous plant, Pedicularis canadensis: See also lousewort
Origin of betony
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