horse-heal
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/ˈhɔrsˌhiːl/
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/ˈhɔːsˌhiːl/
medicinal plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'horse-heal' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'horshǣle', where 'hors' meant 'horse' and 'hǣle' meant 'heal'.
Historical Evolution
'horshǣle' transformed into the Middle English word 'horshele', and eventually became the modern English word 'horse-heal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a plant used to heal horses', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'elecampane'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a common name for the plant elecampane, known for its medicinal properties.
Horse-heal has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/14 22:58