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betony
CIDE DICTIONARY
betony, n. [OE. betony, betany, F. betoine, fr. L. betonica, vettonica.].
A plant of the genus Betonica (Linn.). [1913 Webster]
" The purple or wood betony (Betonica officinalis , Linn.) is common in Europe, being formerly used in medicine, and (according to Loudon) in dyeing wool a yellow color." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
betony, n.
1 a purple-flowered plant, Stachys officinalis.
2 any of various similar plants.
1 a purple-flowered plant, Stachys officinalis.
2 any of various similar plants.
Etymology
ME f. OF betoine f. L betonica
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