betony

noun

bet·​o·​ny
ˈbe-tə-nē
plural -es
1
: any of several woundworts formerly included in the genus Betonica
especially : purple betony
2
: any of several plants of the genus Teucrium
especially : american germander

Word History

Etymology

Middle English betone, from Old French betoine, from Latin betonica, vettonica, from Vettones, an ancient people inhabiting the Iberian peninsula

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“Betony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betony. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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