Main Entry: hore·hound

Variant(s): also hoar·hound \ˈhō(ə)r-ˌhau̇nd, ˈhȯ(ə)r-\

Function: noun

1 : a European aromatic mint (Marrubium vulgare) that is naturalized in the United States, has pubescent leaves and small axillary flowers, has a very bitter taste, and is used as a tonic and anthelmintic—called also white horehound
2 : an extract or confection made from horehound and used as a remedy for coughs and colds