pennyroyal
|pen-ny-roy-al|
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/ˈpɛniˌrɔɪəl/
aromatic mint plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pennyroyal' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'puliol real', where 'puliol' meant 'pennyroyal' and 'real' meant 'royal'.
Historical Evolution
'puliol real' transformed into the modern English word 'pennyroyal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'royal pennyroyal', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small aromatic plant of the mint family, used in herbal medicine and as an insect repellent.
Pennyroyal has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/18 15:00