hore·hound | \ ˈhȯr-ˌhau̇nd 
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\Definition of horehound
1a : 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
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horehound
nounhore·hound
variants:
also hoarhound \ ˈhō(ə)r-ˌhau̇nd, ˈhȯ(ə)r- \
\Medical Definition of horehound
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
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