felwort

/ ˈfɛlˌwɜːt /

noun

1. a biennial gentianaceous plant, Gentianella amarella , of Europe and SW China, having purple flowers and rosettes of leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of felwort¹

Old English feldwyrt ; see field , wort

Example Sentences

The name of felwort given to G. amarella, but occasionally applied to the whole genus, is stated by Dr Prior to be given in allusion to these properties—fel meaning gall, and wort a plant.

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