rupturewort

noun

Meaning

A plant of the genus Herniaria, especially Herniaria glabra, formerly used in the treatment of hernia and for other medicinal purposes.
A West Indian plant (Alternanthera polygonoides), somewhat resembling burstwort.

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Related words

hernaria glabra(English)burstwort(English)hammerwort(English)masterwort(English)pilewort(English)wartwort(English)woundwort(English)honewort(English)

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