honeywort
noun
Definition of honeywort
1 : a European plant of the genus Cerinthe (especially C. retorta) often cultivated for its flowers which yield much honey
2 : a sweet-scented crosswort (Galium cruciatum)
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First Known Use of honeywort
1597
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