clovewort

English

Etymology 1

From clove +‎ wort.

Noun

clovewort (plural cloveworts)

  1. Clove pink, which has clove-scented flowers
  2. Any plant of the family Caryophyllaceae.
  3. Avens, which has clove-scented roots

Etymology 2

From Old English clufwyrt.

Noun

clovewort (plural cloveworts)

  1. (historical) an herb mentioned in Old English herbals, probably Ranunculus acris
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