horehound

hore·hound

noun \ˈhȯr-ˌhau̇nd\

Definition of HOREHOUND

1

a : an Old World bitter perennial mint (Marrubium vulgare) with downy leaves b : an extract or confection made from the dried leaves and flowering tops of this plant

2

: any of several mints resembling the horehound

Origin of HOREHOUND

Middle English horhoune, from Old English hārhūne, from hār hoary + hūne horehound — more at hoar

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with HOREHOUND

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