Gratiola

noun

Gra·​ti·​o·​la

grəˈtīələ,

-tēə-

: a genus of small widely distributed herbs (family Scrophulariaceae) with opposite sessile leaves and usually two bracts at the base of the calyx see hedge hyssop

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, diminutive of Latin gratia grace; from its alleged healing qualities

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