pulegium
|pu-le-gi-um|
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/pjuːˈliːdʒiəm/
pennyroyal plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pulegium' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pulegium', where 'pulegium' referred to the plant pennyroyal.
Historical Evolution
'pulegium' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins, maintaining its reference to the pennyroyal plant.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pennyroyal plant', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant of the mint family, commonly known as pennyroyal.
Pulegium is often used in herbal remedies.
Synonyms
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