horshelne

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English horselene, from hors and elene. Some forms are influenced by helen (“to heal”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔrs(h)ɛln(ə)/, /ˈhɔrs(h)ɛl(ə)/, /ˈhɔrs(h)ɛːl(ə)/

Noun

horshelne (uncountable)

  1. elecampane

Descendants

  • English: horseheal

References

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