horehound

English

Etymology

From Old English hārhūne[1].

Noun

horehound (plural horehounds)

  1. A herb, Marrubium vulgare, of the mint family. Traditionally used in cough remedies, and to make a type of hard candy.

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References

  1. ↑ A Concise Anglo-Saxon Dictionary For the Use of Students - John R. Clark Hall (2nd ed.: 1916)
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