ARNICA

arnica

(noun) an ointment used in treating bruises

arnica

(noun) any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica

arnica

(noun) used especially in treating bruises

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

arnica (plural arnicas)

Any of several plants, of the genus Arnica, considered to have medicinal properties, especially Arnica montana.

Anagrams

• Ancira, Arican, Carian, Carina, Ciaran, acinar, carina, crania, narica

Source: Wiktionary


Ar"ni*ca, n. Etym: [Prob. a corruption of ptarmica.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of plants; also, the most important species (Arnica montana), native of the mountains of Europe, used in medicine as a narcotic and stimulant.

Note: The tincture of arnica is applied externally as a remedy for bruises, sprains, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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