thoroughwort
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of thoroughwort
Example Sentences
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To be given in thoroughwort tea, to which may be added a very small portion of ginger.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
They are sent out to gather thoroughwort, dill, dock, and other simples, and mosses and roots for the farm 120 dyeing.
From A Northern Countryside by Richards, Rosalind
I suppose she thought my guilt would bring its own punishment, for she probably knew the thoroughwort would make me sick.
From Aunt Madge's Story by May, Sophie
She had not eaten any breakfast, but her grandmother had kindly made her some thoroughwort tea.
From Young Lucretia and Other Stories by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins
Suffice it to say, that it is done here every day, and often through the aid of a little thoroughwort tea, or other harmless agent.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
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