FIGWORT

figwort

(noun) any of numerous tall coarse woodland plants of the genus Scrophularia

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

figwort (plural figworts)

Any of various woodland herbs and shrubs of the genus Scrophularia.

(archaic) Ficaria verna, formerly Ranunculus ficaria.

Source: Wiktionary


Fig"wort`, n. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of herbaceous plants (Scrophularia), mostly found in the north temperate zones. See Brownwort.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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