arnica
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ar·ni·ca
noun \ˈär-ni-kə\Definition of ARNICA
: any of a genus (Arnica) of composite herbs including some with bright yellow ray flowers
Origin of ARNICA
New Latin
First Known Use: circa 1753
ar·ni·ca
noun \ˈär-ni-kə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ARNICA
1
a capitalized : a large genus of composite herbs having flower heads that are discoid or have bright yellow rays b : a plant of the genus Arnica
2
a : the dried flower head of any of several herbs of the genus Arnica (especially A. montana) used for stimulant and local irritant effect especially in the form of a liniment for bruises, sprains, and swellings b : a tincture made from arnica
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