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alehoof
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alehoof, n. [AS. h ground ivy; the first part is perh. a corruption: cf. OE. heyhowe hedgehove, ground ivy, “in old MSS. heyhowe, heyoue, haihoue, halehoue.” Prior .].
Ground ivy (Nepeta Glechoma ). [1913 Webster]
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