RUPTUREWORT

rupturewort, Hernaria glabra

(noun) common prostrate Old World herb often used as a ground cover; formerly reputed to cure ruptures

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rupturewort (plural ruptureworts)

A plant of the genus Herniaria, especially Herniaria glabra, formerly used in the treatment of hernia and for other medicinal purposes.

A West Indian plant (Alternanthera polygonoides), somewhat resembling burstwort.

Source: Wiktionary


Rup"ture*wort", n. (Bot.) (a) Same as Burstwort. (b) A West Indian plant (Alternanthera polygonoides) somewhat resembling burstwort.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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