Associations to the word «Rupturewort»
Wiktionary
RUPTUREWORT, noun. A plant of the genus Herniaria, especially Herniaria glabra, formerly used in the treatment of hernia and for other medicinal purposes.
RUPTUREWORT, noun. A West Indian plant (Alternanthera polygonoides) somewhat resembling burstwort.
Dictionary definition
RUPTUREWORT, noun. Common prostrate Old World herb often used as a ground cover; formerly reputed to cure ruptures.
Wise words
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